Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Read32s_64 function in src/lib/cdfread64.c in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format (CDF) library before 3.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .cdf file with crafted length tags.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center | Common Data Format | <= 3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/CDF32_buffer_overflow.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30053
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30169
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-14.xml
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2260ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29045
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019965
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1440/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42219
- http://cdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/CDF32_buffer_overflow.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30053
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30169
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-14.xml
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2260ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29045
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2080?
CVE-2008-2080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Read32s_64 function in src/lib/cdfread64.c in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format (CDF) library before 3.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers t...
How severe is CVE-2008-2080?
CVE-2008-2080 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format.