CVE-2008-1338
First published: Fri Mar 14 2008(Updated: )
The Perforce service (p4s.exe) in Perforce Server 2007.3/143793 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a server-DiffFile command with an integer value within a certain range, which causes a loop until all memory is exhausted.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Perforce Helix Core | <=2007.3_143793 |
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Reference Links
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/perforces-adv.txt
- http://aluigi.org/poc/perforces.zip
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28108
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29231
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3735
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41361
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41017
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489179/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1338?
CVE-2008-1338 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1338?
To fix CVE-2008-1338, upgrade to a version of Perforce Server that is newer than 2007.3_143793.
What impact does CVE-2008-1338 have on Perforce Server?
CVE-2008-1338 allows remote attackers to crash the Perforce Server daemon, leading to service disruption.
Is CVE-2008-1338 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1338 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted server-DiffFile command.
Which versions of Perforce Server are affected by CVE-2008-1338?
CVE-2008-1338 affects Perforce Server versions 2007.3 and earlier.
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