CVE-2008-3828: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 08 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the condor_ schedd daemon in Condor before 7.0.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HTCondor | =6.8.1 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.4 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.0 | |
| HTCondor | <=7.0.4 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.9 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.0 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.6 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.7 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.3 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.1 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.2 | |
| HTCondor | =7.0.3 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.5 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.8 | |
| HTCondor | =6.8.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31621
- http://www.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.0/8_3Stable_Release.html#SECTION00931000000000000000
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32189
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0911.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0924.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00264.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32232
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2760
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3828?
CVE-2008-3828 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3828?
To mitigate CVE-2008-3828, upgrade to Condor version 7.0.5 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3828?
CVE-2008-3828 affects all Condor versions prior to 7.0.5, including specific versions from 6.8.0 to 7.0.4.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-3828?
CVE-2008-3828 can be exploited through a stack-based buffer overflow, leading to a crash or arbitrary code execution.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2008-3828?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2008-3828, so upgrading is the recommended action.
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