Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the soup_base64_encode function in soup-misc.c in libsoup 2.x.x before 2.2.x, and 2.x before 2.24, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted to a base64 representation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Shaw | Libsoup | 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
- http://ocert.org/patches/2008-015/libsoup-CVE-2009-0585.diffPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/12/2Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34310
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34337
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34401
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35065
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-088.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1748
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:081
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-015.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0344.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501712/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34100Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-737-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0585?
CVE-2009-0585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the soup_base64_encode function in soup-misc.c in libsoup 2.x.x before 2.2.x, and 2.x before 2.24, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string th...
How severe is CVE-2009-0585?
CVE-2009-0585 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joe Shaw Libsoup.