Vulnerability Description
Linux DC++ (linuxdcpp) before 0.707 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "partial file list requests" that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Direct Connect | 0.686 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.berlios.de/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/linuxdcpp/linuxdcpp/client/ShareManageExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30812Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30907
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30918
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=608612&group_id=40287
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29924
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020407
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020408
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43341
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00101.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00116.html
- http://cvs.berlios.de/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/linuxdcpp/linuxdcpp/client/ShareManageExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30812Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30907
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30918
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2953?
CVE-2008-2953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Linux DC++ (linuxdcpp) before 0.707 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via "partial file list requests" that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2008-2953?
CVE-2008-2953 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2953?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Direct Connect.