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CVE-2008-3834

UnknownEPSS 4.62%

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CVE-2008-3834 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dbus_signature_validate function in the D-bus library (libdbus) before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a message containing a malformed signature, which triggers a failed assertion error.. EPSS estimates a 4.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dbus_signature_validate function in the D-bus library (libdbus) before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a message containing a malformed signature, which triggers a failed assertion error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.62%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreedesktopDbus<= 1.1.4
FreedesktopDbus0.1
FreedesktopDbus0.2
FreedesktopDbus0.3
FreedesktopDbus0.4
FreedesktopDbus0.5
FreedesktopDbus0.6
FreedesktopDbus0.7
FreedesktopDbus0.8
FreedesktopDbus0.9
FreedesktopDbus0.10
FreedesktopDbus0.11
FreedesktopDbus0.12
FreedesktopDbus0.13
FreedesktopDbus0.20
FreedesktopDbus0.21
FreedesktopDbus0.22
FreedesktopDbus0.23
FreedesktopDbus0.23.1
FreedesktopDbus0.23.2
FreedesktopDbus0.23.3
FreedesktopDbus0.31
FreedesktopDbus0.32
FreedesktopDbus0.33
FreedesktopDbus0.34
FreedesktopDbus0.35
FreedesktopDbus0.35.1
FreedesktopDbus0.35.2
FreedesktopDbus0.36
FreedesktopDbus0.36.1
FreedesktopDbus0.36.2
FreedesktopDbus0.50
FreedesktopDbus0.61
FreedesktopDbus0.62
FreedesktopDbus0.90
FreedesktopDbus0.91
FreedesktopDbus0.92
FreedesktopDbus1.0.2
FreedesktopDbus1.1.1
FreedesktopDbus1.1.2
FreedesktopDbus1.0rc1
FreedesktopDbus1.0rc2
FreedesktopDbus1.0rc3
FreedesktopDbus1.1.0All versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3834?
The dbus_signature_validate function in the D-bus library (libdbus) before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a message containing a malformed signature, which triggers a failed assertion error.
How severe is CVE-2008-3834?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3834 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3834?
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