CVE-2008-3576: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Aug 10 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the TruncateString function in src/gfx.cpp in OpenTTD before 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted string. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openr Opentmpfiles | =0.6.2-rc1 | |
| Openr Opentmpfiles | =0.6.1 | |
| Openr Opentmpfiles | <=0.6.2-rc2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openttd.org/index.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30525
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31350
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-09.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34161
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=233929
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=617243
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2285
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44168
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3576?
CVE-2008-3576 has a medium severity rating due to potential denial of service and possible remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3576?
To fix CVE-2008-3576, upgrade OpenTTD to version 0.6.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-3576?
CVE-2008-3576 affects OpenTTD versions 0.6.1 and all previous versions up to 0.6.2-rc2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3576?
CVE-2008-3576 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2008-3576?
Exploiting CVE-2008-3576 may allow remote attackers to crash the service or execute arbitrary code.
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