Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the readpgm function in pnm.c for GOCR 0.40, when it is not using netpbm, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a P3 format PNM file with more data than implied by its width and height values.
Product(s):
- GOCR Optical Character Recognition Utility 0.3.2
- GOCR Optical Character Recognition Utility 0.3.4
- GOCR Optical Character Recognition Utility 0.37
- GOCR Optical Character Recognition Utility 0.39
- GOCR Optical Character Recognition Utility 0.40
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-1142, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-1142 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.