CVE-2008-3252: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jul 21 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_article 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =8 | |
| Fedora | =9 | |
| fedora newsx | =1.6-8.fc8 | |
| fedora newsx | =1.6-9.fc9 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=454483
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00485.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00565.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30231
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31080
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31307
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1622
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43844
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2008-3252 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3252 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted news articles.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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