Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DESCRIPTION property in an iCalendar attachment, which is not properly handled during a reply in the calendar view (aka the Calendars window).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | 2.22.1 |
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/30564
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30571
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30716
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-23/advisory/Vendor 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.securityfocus.com/bid/29527
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020170
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-615-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1109?
CVE-2008-1109 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DESCRIPTION property in an iCalendar attachment, which is not properly handled...
How severe is CVE-2008-1109?
CVE-2008-1109 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1109?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evolution.