CVE-2008-3252: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 21, 2008
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in the readarticle function in getarticle.c in newsx 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a news article containing a large number of lines starting with a period.
Affected Software
4 affected components
redhat Fedora=8
redhat Fedora=9
Fedora Newsx=1.6-8.fc8
Fedora Newsx=1.6-9.fc9
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 21, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:41 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3252?
To fix CVE-2008-3252, upgrade the newsx package to the latest version available for your operating system.
3
What are the affected versions for CVE-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 affects newsx version 1.6-8.fc8 and 1.6-9.fc9 on Fedora.
4
Can CVE-2008-3252 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3252 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted news articles.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.