CVE-2008-1628: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 02 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the audit_log_user_command function in lib/audit_logging.c in Linux Audit before 1.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command argument. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Audit | <=1.6.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://people.redhat.com/sgrubb/audit/ChangeLog
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29617
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/linux-audit/2008-March/msg00138.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28524
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:083
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019824
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00200.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29754
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00011.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29957
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-14.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31316
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1052/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41576
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1628?
CVE-2008-1628 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1628?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1628, upgrade to Linux Audit version 1.7 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1628?
CVE-2008-1628 affects Linux Audit versions prior to 1.7, specifically those up to and including version 1.6.9.
What kind of attack does CVE-2008-1628 enable?
CVE-2008-1628 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a stack-based buffer overflow.
Is CVE-2008-1628 still a concern in modern systems?
CVE-2008-1628 is less of a concern in modern systems that have been updated to the latest versions of Linux Audit.
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