CVE-2008-2935: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 01 2008(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the rc4 (1) encryption (aka exsltCryptoRc4EncryptFunction) and (2) decryption (aka exsltCryptoRc4DecryptFunction) functions in crypto.c in libexslt in libxslt 1.1.8 through 1.1.24 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XML file containing a long string as "an argument in the XSL input."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.8 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.9 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.10 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.11 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.12 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.13 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.14 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.15 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.16 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.17 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.18 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.19 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.20 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.21 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.22 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.23 | |
| libxslt1-dev | =1.1.24 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-009.html
- http://www.ocert.org/patches/exslt_crypt.patch
- http://www.scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2008-003.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30467
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00092.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-633-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31310
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-06.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31363
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00118.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020596
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1624
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0649.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31230
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31331
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31399
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:160
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32453
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0306
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4078
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2266/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44141
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10827
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497829/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495018/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494976/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2935?
CVE-2008-2935 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2935?
To fix CVE-2008-2935, upgrade to a patched version of libxslt that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of libxslt are vulnerable to CVE-2008-2935?
Libxslt versions from 1.1.8 through 1.1.24 are vulnerable to CVE-2008-2935.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-2935?
CVE-2008-2935 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers using specially crafted XML files.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-2935?
Yes, a patch for CVE-2008-2935 is available and should be applied to affected libxslt installations.
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- canonical/libxslt1-dev
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.8
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.9
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.10
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.11
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.12
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.13
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.14
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.15
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.16
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.17
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.18
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.19
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.20
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.21
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.22
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.23
- version/libxslt1-dev/1.1.24