CVE-2008-0888: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 17 2008(Updated: )
The NEEDBITS macro in the inflate_dynamic function in inflate.c for unzip can be invoked using invalid buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors that trigger a free of uninitialized or previously-freed data.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Info-ZIP Zip |
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Reference Links
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2317
- http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:068
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0196.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29427
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29440
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29415
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0116
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0116
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1522
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-589-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28288
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019634
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29432
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29406
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29495
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00008.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29392
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-06.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29681
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0009.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30535
- http://www.ipcop.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=40
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31204
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0913/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1744
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41246
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9733
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493080/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489967/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0888?
CVE-2008-0888 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and possible remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0888?
To fix CVE-2008-0888, update to the latest version of Info-ZIP UnZip that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-0888 facilitate?
CVE-2008-0888 allows for denial of service attacks and potentially remote code execution by exploiting invalid buffers.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-0888?
CVE-2008-0888 affects versions of Info-ZIP UnZip prior to the patch addressing the vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-0888 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0888 can be exploited by remote attackers through the use of specially crafted input.
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