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CVE-2008-0986

7.5 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the BMP::readFromStream method in the libsgl.so library in Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier, and m5-rc14, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted…

Published Mar 6, 2008googleCWE-189EPSS 4.87%

Overview

CVE-2008-0986 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google android_sdk. It was published on March 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the BMP::readFromStream method in the libsgl.so library in Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier, and m5-rc14, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file with a header containing a negative offset field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android_sdk 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
googleandroid_sdk0Affected

References

Refandroid-developers.blogspot.com/2008/03/android-sdk-update-m5-rc15-released.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3727Refwww.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2148Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489135/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28006Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40999Refandroid-developers.blogspot.com/2008/03/android-sdk-update-m5-rc15-released.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3727Refwww.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2148Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489135/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0986?

CVE-2008-0986 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google android_sdk. It was published on March 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0986?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0986?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android_sdk 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-2008-0986?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0986 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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