CVE-2008-1109: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 04 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DESCRIPTION property in an iCalendar attachment, which is not properly handled during a reply in the calendar view (aka the Calendars window).
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Evolution | =2.22.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-23/advisory/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30298
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30571
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30527
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:111
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200806-06.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29527
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-615-1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0514.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30716
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0515.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020170
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30702
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00157.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30564
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00179.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00178.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1732/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42826
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10337
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1109?
CVE-2008-1109 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1109?
To fix CVE-2008-1109, upgrade to a patched version of Evolution that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1109?
Users of GNOME Evolution version 2.22.1 are specifically affected by CVE-2008-1109.
What are the consequences of CVE-2008-1109?
If exploited, CVE-2008-1109 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
When was CVE-2008-1109 published?
CVE-2008-1109 was published in February 2008.
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- agent/softwarecombine
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- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
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- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/gnome
- canonical/gnome evolution
- version/gnome evolution/2.22.1