CVE-2008-2360: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 16 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the AllocateGlyph function in the Render extension in the X server 1.4 in X.Org X11R7.3 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified request fields that are used to calculate a heap buffer size, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X11 Fonts Utilities | =r7.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=718
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg/2008-June/036026.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1595
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0502.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0504.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0512.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-238686-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00002.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-616-1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30627
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30628
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30629
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30630
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30637
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30659
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30664
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30666
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2619
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0201
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200806-07.xml
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2607
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:115
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-249.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30772
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:116
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0503.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30843
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31109
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30809
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30715
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30671
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32099
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:179
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200807-07.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31025
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1803
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1833
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1983/references
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9329
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493550/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493548/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2360?
CVE-2008-2360 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2360?
To fix CVE-2008-2360, update your X.Org Server to a version later than r7.3 that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2008-2360?
CVE-2008-2360 primarily affects systems running X.Org X11R7.3.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-2360?
Exploiting CVE-2008-2360 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is CVE-2008-2360 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2008-2360 is a known vulnerability that has been documented and addressed in various security advisories.
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