CVE-2008-6393: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 03 2009(Updated: )
PSI Jabber client before 0.12.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file transfer request with a negative value in a SOCKS5 option, which bypasses a signed integer check and triggers an integer overflow and a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Psi-im | <=0.12 | |
| Psi-im | =0.1.0 | |
| Psi-im | =0.8.6 | |
| Psi-im | =0.8.7 | |
| Psi-im | =0.9 | |
| Psi-im | =0.9.1 | |
| Psi-im | =0.9.2 | |
| Psi-im | =0.9.3 | |
| Psi-im | =0.11 | |
| Cisco Jabber |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499563
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33311
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=252830
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/25/5
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=658912
- http://jolmos.blogspot.com/2008/12/psi-remote-integer-overflow.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34259
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34301
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1741
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34119
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00080.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00071.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7555
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6393?
CVE-2008-6393 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6393?
To fix CVE-2008-6393, upgrade to PSI Jabber client version 0.12.1 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2008-6393?
CVE-2008-6393 affects PSI Jabber client versions up to and including 0.12.0.
Can I use an older version of PSI Jabber client after CVE-2008-6393?
It is highly discouraged to use older versions of PSI Jabber client that are affected by CVE-2008-6393 due to security risks.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-6393?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2008-6393 other than upgrading to the fixed version.
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