CVE-2008-2829: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 23 2008(Updated: )
php_imap.c in PHP 5.2.5, 5.2.6, 4.x, and other versions, uses obsolete API calls that allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP request, which triggers an "rfc822.c legacy routine buffer overflow" error message, related to the rfc822_write_address function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <=4.4.9 | |
| PHP | =5.2.5 | |
| PHP | =5.2.6 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =7.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu | =7.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =7.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=42862
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=221969
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/19/6
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:127
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:128
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/24/2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-628-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:126
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31200
- http://osvdb.org/46641
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00002.html
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0035
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29829
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01465.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35306
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01451.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35650
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124654546101607&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125631037611762&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32746
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-05.xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43357
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501376/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2829?
CVE-2008-2829 has a medium severity level, as it can lead to denial of service and possible arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2829?
To fix CVE-2008-2829, you should upgrade your PHP version to a more recent and secure release that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2829?
CVE-2008-2829 affects PHP versions 5.2.5, 5.2.6, and all versions of PHP 4.x, as well as specific versions of Ubuntu Linux.
Can CVE-2008-2829 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2829 can be exploited remotely by context-dependent attackers through specially crafted IMAP requests.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2829?
CVE-2008-2829 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can trigger a crash of the affected application.
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