Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-1952
The backend for XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) in Xen ioemu does not properly restrict the frame buffer size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by mapping an arbitrary amount of guest memory.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2008-1952
- cpe:2.3:a:xensource:xen_para_virtualized_frame_buffer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-1952
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 21 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-1952
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
3.9
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-1952
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-1952
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43362
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/21/9
Patch
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11189
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30646
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http://xenbits.xensource.com/xen-unstable.hg?rev/9044705960cb30cec385bdca7305bcf7db096721
Patch
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http://lists.xensource.com/archives/html/xen-devel/2008-05/msg00421.html
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https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0892.html
RHSA-2008:0892 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020957
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