CVE-2008-7227: Gs main PartialBufferOutputStream2 Flush Issues Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8hmh-mhqv-7638
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CWE-119
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-7227 is a MODERATE partialbufferoutputstream2 flush issues vulnerability (CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) affecting Gs main libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves partialbufferoutputstream2 flush issues. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.1.

CVE-2008-7227 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-7227
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8hmh-mhqv-7638
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Affected Product Gs main
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-7227

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

org.geoserver:gs-main fixed: 1.6.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.geoserver</groupId>
    <artifactId>gs-main</artifactId>
    <version>1.6.1</version>
</dependency>
org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app fixed: 1.6.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.geoserver.web</groupId>
    <artifactId>gs-web-app</artifactId>
    <version>1.6.1</version>
</dependency>
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 -Dincludes=org.geoserver

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2008-7227, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.geoserver

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Gs main in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.geoserver 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 CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer, where the product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. this may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. In Gs main, 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

### Withdrawn This advisory has been withdrawn as there the effects of the bug would only give the caller an incomplete view of data which they would be authorized to see. ### Original Advisory PartialBufferOutputStream2 in GeoServer before 1.6.1 and 1.7.0-beta1 attempts to flush buffer contents even when it is handling an "in memory buffer," which prevents the reporting of a service exception, with unknown impact and attack vectors.

CVE-2008-7227 Affected Gs main Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.geoserver:gs-main
maven/org.geoserver/gs-main
Maven
< 1.6.1
1.6.1
org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app
maven/org.geoserver.web/gs-web-app
Maven
< 1.6.1
1.6.1

References

NVD — CVE-2008-7227 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-7227
Gs main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/github/advisory-database/pull/4585
osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/geos-1747 WEB
https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-1747
osvdb.org/43266 WEB
http://osvdb.org/43266

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7227?
CVE-2008-7227 is a security vulnerability in Gs main involving PartialBufferOutputStream2 flush issues under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
Which Gs main versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.1 across affected packages: org.geoserver:gs-main, org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app.
What version fixes CVE-2008-7227?
Upgrading to 1.6.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gs-main affected?
Yes, org.geoserver:gs-main is affected in releases prior to 1.6.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.1 or later.
Is gs-web-app affected?
Yes, org.geoserver.web:gs-web-app is affected in releases prior to 1.6.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-7227?
CVE-2008-7227 is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-7227?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.geoserver'. 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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