CVE-2008-5317: Integer signedness error in the cmsAllocGamma function in src/cmsgamma.c in Little cms color engine (aka lc...

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Little cms before 1.17 can mishandle a crafted file value and allocate too little memory. The public record says the impact is unknown, so business urgency depends on whether legacy systems still process untrusted files with this library. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems or applications using Little cms/lcms before 1.17, especially where untrusted files are parsed. The bundle does not provide a complete product list beyond lcms and downstream Linux distribution advisories. Prioritize as legacy dependency cleanup unless internet-facing or business-critical file processing still uses old lcms. Escalate remediation if untrusted file intake is present and patch status is uncertain. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Little cms/lcms to 1.17 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, Red Hat, or Ubuntu security updates.; Reduce processing of untrusted files on systems with legacy lcms..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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