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CVE-2008-1372

UnknownEPSS 4.52%

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CVE-2008-1372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. bzlib.c in bzip2 before 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file that triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by the PROTOS GENOME test suite for Archive Formats.. EPSS estimates a 4.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

bzlib.c in bzip2 before 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file that triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by the PROTOS GENOME test suite for Archive Formats.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.52%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BzipBzip20.9
BzipBzip20.9.5a
BzipBzip20.9.5b
BzipBzip20.9.5c
BzipBzip20.9.5d
BzipBzip20.9_a
BzipBzip20.9_b
BzipBzip20.9_c
BzipBzip21.0
BzipBzip21.0.1
BzipBzip21.0.2
BzipBzip21.0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1372?
bzlib.c in bzip2 before 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file that triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by the PROTOS GENOME test suite for Archive Formats.
How severe is CVE-2008-1372?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1372?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST