# CVE-2008-5263: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the mt\_codec::getHdrHead function in kernel/kls\_hdr/fmt\_codec\_hdr.cpp in ksquirrel-libs 0.8.0 allow

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-02-26 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the mt_codec::getHdrHead function in kernel/kls_hdr/fmt_codec_hdr.cpp in ksquirrel-libs 0.8.0 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Radiance RGBE image (aka .hdr file).

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/33469
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48901
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-63/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0528
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33902
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501228/100/0/threaded

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