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CVE-2008-1944

7.2 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the backend framebuffer of XenSource Xen Para-Virtualized Framebuffer (PVFB) Message 3.0 through 3.0.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (SDL crash) and possibly ex…

Published May 14, 2008redhatCWE-119EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2008-1944 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat desktop. It was published on May 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the backend framebuffer of XenSource Xen Para-Virtualized Framebuffer (PVFB) Message 3.0 through 3.0.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (SDL crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via "bogus screen updates," related to missing validation of the "format of messages."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update desktop 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29963Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29186Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020009Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=443390Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42388Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10868Refsecunia.com/advisories/29963Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29186

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1944?

CVE-2008-1944 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat desktop. It was published on May 14, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1944?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1944?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update desktop 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-2008-1944?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1944 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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