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CVE-2008-0411

6.8 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the zseticcspace function in zicc.c in Ghostscript 8.61 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a postscript (.ps) file containing a long Ra…

Published Feb 28, 2008debianCWE-119EPSS 14.52%

Overview

CVE-2008-0411 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on February 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the zseticcspace function in zicc.c in Ghostscript 8.61 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a postscript (.ps) file containing a long Range array in a .seticcspace operator.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ghostscriptghostscript0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00009.htmlRefscary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2008-001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/29101Refsecunia.com/advisories/29103Refsecunia.com/advisories/29112Refsecunia.com/advisories/29135Refsecunia.com/advisories/29147Refsecunia.com/advisories/29154Refsecunia.com/advisories/29169Refsecunia.com/advisories/29196

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0411?

CVE-2008-0411 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on February 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0411?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0411?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0411?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0411 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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