What is the severity of CVE-2008-0985?

CVE-2008-0985 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0985?

To fix CVE-2008-0985, users should update to the latest version of the Google Android SDK that resolves this buffer overflow issue.

What causes CVE-2008-0985?

CVE-2008-0985 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library of the WebKit framework in specific versions of the Google Android SDK.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0985?

CVE-2008-0985 affects users of the Google Android SDK version m3-rc37a and earlier.

Can CVE-2008-0985 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0985 can be exploited remotely through a crafted GIF file.

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CVE-2008-0985

medium

6.8

CWE

119

6/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0985: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 06 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file whose logical screen height and width are different than the actual height and width.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=m3-rc37a

Remedy

http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2008/03/android-sdk-update-m5-rc15-released.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0985?
CVE-2008-0985 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0985?
To fix CVE-2008-0985, users should update to the latest version of the Google Android SDK that resolves this buffer overflow issue.
What causes CVE-2008-0985?
CVE-2008-0985 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library of the WebKit framework in specific versions of the Google Android SDK.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0985?
CVE-2008-0985 affects users of the Google Android SDK version m3-rc37a and earlier.
Can CVE-2008-0985 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0985 can be exploited remotely through a crafted GIF file.

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