CVE-2008-4575: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the DoCommand function in jhead before 2.84 might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a long -cmd argument and (2) unspecified vectors related to "a bunch of potential string overflows."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead | <=2.82 | |
| Jhead | =1.2 | |
| Jhead | =1.3 | |
| Jhead | =1.4 | |
| Jhead | =1.5 | |
| Jhead | =1.6 | |
| Jhead | =1.7 | |
| Jhead | =1.8 | |
| Jhead | =1.9 | |
| Jhead | =2.0 | |
| Jhead | =2.1 | |
| Jhead | =2.2 | |
| Jhead | =2.3 | |
| Jhead | =2.4 | |
| Jhead | =2.4-1 | |
| Jhead | =2.4-2 | |
| Jhead | =2.5 | |
| Jhead | =2.6 | |
| Jhead | =2.7 | |
| Jhead | =2.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/6
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/271020
- http://www.sentex.net/~mwandel/jhead/changes.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31770
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00511.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00531.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32363
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4575?
CVE-2008-4575 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to denial of service conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4575?
To fix CVE-2008-4575, you should upgrade to jhead version 2.84 or later.
What versions of jhead are affected by CVE-2008-4575?
CVE-2008-4575 affects jhead versions prior to 2.84 and several earlier versions including 1.2 to 2.8.
What kind of exploit does CVE-2008-4575 enable?
CVE-2008-4575 enables attackers to exploit a buffer overflow leading to a potential crash of the application.
Is CVE-2008-4575 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2008-4575 is a context-dependent vulnerability, which means it may require local access to exploit effectively.
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