Vulnerability Description
client/NmdcHub.cpp in Linux DC++ (linuxdcpp) before 0.707 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty private message, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Direct Connect | 0.686 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.berlios.de/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/linuxdcpp/linuxdcpp/Changelog.txt
- http://cvs.berlios.de/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/linuxdcpp/linuxdcpp/client/NmdcHub.cppExploit
- http://dcplusplus.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/dcplusplus/dcplusplus/trunk/changel
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30907
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30918
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30037
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020409
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020410
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43566
- 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/Changelog.txt
- http://cvs.berlios.de/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/linuxdcpp/linuxdcpp/client/NmdcHub.cppExploit
- http://dcplusplus.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/dcplusplus/dcplusplus/trunk/changel
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30907
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2954?
CVE-2008-2954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). client/NmdcHub.cpp in Linux DC++ (linuxdcpp) before 0.707 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty private message, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2008-2954?
CVE-2008-2954 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2954?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Direct Connect.