CVE-2008-3521: Race Condition
First published: Thu Oct 02 2008(Updated: )
Race condition in the jas_stream_tmpfile function in libjasper/base/jas_stream.c in JasPer 1.900.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (program exit) by creating the appropriate tmp.XXXXXXXXXX temporary file, which causes Jasper to exit. NOTE: this was originally reported as a symlink issue, but this was incorrect. NOTE: some vendors dispute the severity of this issue, but it satisfies CVE's requirements for inclusion.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Reports | =1.900.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/attachment.cgi?id=163282&action=view
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=222819
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31470
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2008-3521
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34391
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-742-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:142
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:164
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45622
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3521?
CVE-2008-3521 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause program exit.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3521?
To fix CVE-2008-3521, update to the latest version of JasPer that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3521?
Local users running JasPer version 1.900.1 are affected by CVE-2008-3521.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3521?
CVE-2008-3521 is a race condition vulnerability that leads to denial of service.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2008-3521?
The potential impact of CVE-2008-3521 is an unexpected program exit, causing disruptions.
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