Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the DoCommand function in jhead before 2.84 might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a long -cmd argument and (2) unspecified vectors related to "a bunch of potential string overflows."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sentex | Jhead | <= 2.82 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32363
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31770Patch
- http://www.sentex.net/~mwandel/jhead/changes.txt
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/271020Exploit
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00511.ht
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00531.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32363
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31770Patch
- http://www.sentex.net/~mwandel/jhead/changes.txt
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/271020Exploit
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00511.ht
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00531.ht
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4575?
CVE-2008-4575 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the DoCommand function in jhead before 2.84 might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a long -cmd argument and (2) unspecified vectors rel...
How severe is CVE-2008-4575?
CVE-2008-4575 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-2008-4575?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sentex Jhead.