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CVE-2008-2080

7.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Read32s_64 function in src/lib/cdfread64.c in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format (CDF) library before 3.2.1 allows context-dependent attacker…

Published May 6, 2008nasa_goddard_space_flight_centerCWE-119EPSS 3.87%

Overview

CVE-2008-2080 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nasa_goddard_space_flight_center common_data_format. It was published on May 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Read32s_64 function in src/lib/cdfread64.c in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format (CDF) library before 3.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .cdf file with crafted length tags.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nasa_goddard_space_flight_center. Update common_data_format 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
nasa_goddard_space_flight_centercommon_data_format0Affected

References

Refcdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/CDF32_buffer_overflow.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/30053Refsecunia.com/advisories/30169Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-14.xmlRefwww.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2260Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29045Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019965Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1440/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42219Refcdf.gsfc.nasa.gov/CDF32_buffer_overflow.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2080?

CVE-2008-2080 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nasa_goddard_space_flight_center common_data_format. It was published on May 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2080?

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-2008-2080?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nasa_goddard_space_flight_center. Update common_data_format 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-2008-2080?

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