CVE-2008-0007: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8489-wgx7-p63j
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-0007 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2008-0007 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-0007
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8489-wgx7-p63j
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-0007

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2008-0007, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Linux kernel before 2.6.22.17, when using certain drivers that register a fault handler that does not perform range checks, allows local users to access kernel memory via an out-of-range offset.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-0007 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0007
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9412
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00002.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00007.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000023.html
lkml.org/lkml/2008/2/6/457 WEB
http://lkml.org/lkml/2008/2/6/457
secunia.com/advisories/28806 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/28806
secunia.com/advisories/28826 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/28826
secunia.com/advisories/29058 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29058
secunia.com/advisories/29570 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29570
secunia.com/advisories/30018 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30018
secunia.com/advisories/30110 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30110
secunia.com/advisories/30112 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30112
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019357
wiki.rpath.com/wiki/advisories:rps... WEB
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0048
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1503
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1504
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1565
www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2... WEB
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.22.17
www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2... WEB
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.24.1
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:044
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:072
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:112
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:174
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0211.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0233.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0237.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0787.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487808/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27686
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27705
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-618-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-618-1
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0445/references
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2222/references
secunia.com/advisories/30116 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30116
secunia.com/advisories/30769 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30769
secunia.com/advisories/31246 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31246
secunia.com/advisories/33280 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/33280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0007?
CVE-2008-0007 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2008-0007?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-0007?
CVE-2008-0007 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-0007?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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