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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Dbus | <= 1.1.4 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.3 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.4 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.5 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.6 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.7 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.8 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.9 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.10 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.11 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.12 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.13 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.20 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.21 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.22 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.23 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.23.1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.23.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.23.3 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.31 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.32 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.33 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.34 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.35 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.35.1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.35.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.36 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.36.1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.36.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.50 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.61 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.62 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.90 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.91 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 0.92 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.0.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.1.1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.1.2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus1.0 | rc1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus1.0 | rc2 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus1.0 | rc3 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus1.1.0 | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32127Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32127Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- 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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