Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the push_subg function in parser.y (lib/graph/parser.c) in Graphviz 2.20.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a DOT file with a large number of Agraph_t elements.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Graphviz | Graphviz | <= 2.20.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240636
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00012.html
- http://roeehay.blogspot.com/2008/10/graphviz-buffer-overflow-code-execution.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32186Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32656
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-04.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4409
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497150/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31648Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45765
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240636
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00012.html
- http://roeehay.blogspot.com/2008/10/graphviz-buffer-overflow-code-execution.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32186Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32656
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4555?
CVE-2008-4555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the push_subg function in parser.y (lib/graph/parser.c) in Graphviz 2.20.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2008-4555?
CVE-2008-4555 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Graphviz Graphviz.