CVE-2008-0544

CVE-2008-0544 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sdl Sdl Image with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Sdl Sdl Image
• Published: 2008-02-01
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the IMG_LoadLBM_RW function in IMG_lbm.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted IFF ILBM file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0544?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the IMG_LoadLBM_RW function in IMG_lbm.c in SDL_image before 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted IFF ILBM file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

How severe is CVE-2008-0544?

CVE-2008-0544 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0544?

CVE-2008-0544 affects Sdl Sdl Image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0544?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0544 published?

CVE-2008-0544 was published on 2008-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=207933
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28640
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28752
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28830
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28850
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28869
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29542
• http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0061
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1493
• http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200802-01.xml
• http://www.libsdl.org/cgi/viewvc.cgi/trunk/SDL_image/IMG_lbm.c?r1=3341&r2=3521
• http://www.libsdl.org/cgi/viewvc.cgi/trunk/SDL_image/IMG_lbm.c?revision=3521&view=markup
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:040
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488079/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27435
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-595-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0266
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39899
• https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2206
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00008.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00039.html

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:sdl:sdl_image:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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