Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1, when the ITip Formatter plugin is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long timezone string in an iCalendar attachment.
CVSS Score
7.6
HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | 2.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-06/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30298Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30536
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30564
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30571
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30716
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-22/advisory/
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200806-06.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:111
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0514.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0515.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0516.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0517.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1108?
CVE-2008-1108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1, when the ITip Formatter plugin is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long timezone string in an iCalendar attachment.
How severe is CVE-2008-1108?
CVE-2008-1108 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evolution.