Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the backend of XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) 3.0 through 3.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted description of a shared framebuffer.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Desktop | 5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization Server | 5 |
| Xensource | Xen | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29963Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30781Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29183
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020008
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1900/references
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=443078
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42387
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29963Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30781Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29183
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020008
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1900/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1943?
CVE-2008-1943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Buffer overflow in the backend of XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) 3.0 through 3.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a...
How severe is CVE-2008-1943?
CVE-2008-1943 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Virtualization Server, Xensource Xen.