Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the backend framebuffer of XenSource Xen Para-Virtualized Framebuffer (PVFB) Message 3.0 through 3.0.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (SDL crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via "bogus screen updates," related to missing validation of the "format of messages."
CVSS Score
HIGH
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://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29186
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020009
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=443390
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42388
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29963Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29186
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020009
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=443390
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42388
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1944?
CVE-2008-1944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the backend framebuffer of XenSource Xen Para-Virtualized Framebuffer (PVFB) Message 3.0 through 3.0.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (SDL crash) and possibly execu...
How severe is CVE-2008-1944?
CVE-2008-1944 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Virtualization Server, Xensource Xen.