CVE-2008-2240: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 22 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Server service in IBM Lotus Domino before 7.0.3 FP1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language HTTP header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Lotus Domino R5 | =6.0 | |
| IBM Lotus Domino R5 | =6.5 | |
| IBM Lotus Domino R5 | =7.0 | |
| IBM Lotus Domino R5 | =8.0 | |
| IBM Lotus Domino R5 | =8.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mwrinfosecurity.com/publications/mwri_ibm-lotus-domino-accept-language-stack-overflow_2008-05-20.pdf
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21303057
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-May/001988.html
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-May/001989.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29310
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30310
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30332
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020098
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1597
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42552
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2240?
CVE-2008-2240 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2240?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2240, update IBM Lotus Domino to version 7.0.3 FP1 or 8.0.1 or later.
Which versions of IBM Lotus Domino are affected by CVE-2008-2240?
CVE-2008-2240 affects IBM Lotus Domino versions 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0 prior to 8.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2240?
CVE-2008-2240 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-2240 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2008-2240 can cause a denial of service by crashing the daemon.
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