Vulnerability Description
The dbus_signature_validate function in the D-bus library (libdbus) before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a message containing a malformed signature, which triggers a failed assertion error.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Dbus | <= 1.1.4 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus1.0 | rc1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus1.1.0 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00094.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32127Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32230
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32281
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32385
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33396
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1658
- http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/dbus#head-dad0dab297a44f1d7a3b1259cfc06
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:213
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0008.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31602
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021063
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-653-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3834?
CVE-2008-3834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The dbus_signature_validate function in the D-bus library (libdbus) before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a message containing a malformed signature...
How severe is CVE-2008-3834?
CVE-2008-3834 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3834?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Dbus, Freedesktop Dbus1.0, Freedesktop Dbus1.1.0.