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CVE-2009-0608

7.2 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the showLog function in fake_log_device.c in liblog in Open Handset Alliance Android 1.0 allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow and possibly have unspecified other impact…

Published Feb 17, 2009androidCWE-189EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2009-0608 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting android android_sdk. It was published on February 17, 2009 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

Integer overflow in the showLog function in fake_log_device.c in liblog in Open Handset Alliance Android 1.0 allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow and possibly have unspecified other impact by sending a large number of input lines.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from android. 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

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500753/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33695Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48842Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500753/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33695Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48842

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0608?

CVE-2009-0608 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting android android_sdk. It was published on February 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0608?

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-2009-0608?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from android. 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-2009-0608?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0608 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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