CVE-2008-5187

CVE-2008-5187 is a high-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment Imlib2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Enlightenment Imlib2
• Published: 2008-11-21
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The load function in the XPM loader for imlib2 1.4.2, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file that triggers a "pointer arithmetic error" and a heap-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2426.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5187?

The load function in the XPM loader for imlib2 1.4.2, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted XPM file that triggers a "pointer arithmetic error" and a heap-based buffer overflow, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2426.

How severe is CVE-2008-5187?

CVE-2008-5187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5187?

CVE-2008-5187 affects Enlightenment Imlib2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5187?

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

When was CVE-2008-5187 published?

CVE-2008-5187 was published on 2008-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=505714#15
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
• http://osvdb.org/49970
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32796
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32843
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32949
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32963
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33323
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-23.xml
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1672
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:019
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/20/5
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32371
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-683-1
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3212
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00856.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00858.html

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib2:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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