Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_article function in getarticle.c in newsx 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a news article containing a large number of lines starting with a period.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Fedora | 8 |
| Fedora | Newsx | 1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31080Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31307
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1622
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30231
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=454483Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43844
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00485.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00565.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31080Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31307
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1622
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30231
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=454483Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43844
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00485.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_article function in getarticle.c in newsx 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a news article containing a large number of lines starting w...
How severe is CVE-2008-3252?
CVE-2008-3252 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Fedora, Fedora Newsx.