CVE-2008-1109 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution allows remote code execution via a malicious iCalendar attachment requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-1109?
CVE-2008-1109 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DESCRIPTION property in an iCalendar attachment, which is not properly handled during a reply in the calendar view (aka the Calendars window).
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1109?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnome Evolution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1109?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-1109 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1109 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1109, GHSA-8h38-8v6v-579f.