CVE-2008-4302: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vxc2-696q-6c9j
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-755 CWE-667
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-4302 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2008-4302 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-4302
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vxc2-696q-6c9j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2008-4302

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-2008-4302, 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 CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions, where the product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition. 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

fs/splice.c in the splice subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.2 does not properly handle a failure of the add_to_page_cache_lru function, and subsequently attempts to unlock a page that was not locked, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel BUG and system crash), as demonstrated by the fio I/O tool.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-4302 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4302
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=462434
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/451... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45191
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10547
git.kernel.org/ WEB
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6a860c979b35469e4d77da781a96bdb2ca05ae64
git.kernel.org/ WEB
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git;a=commit;h=6a860c979b35469e4d77da781a96bdb2ca05ae64
kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2... WEB
http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.22.2
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00001.html
lkml.org/lkml/2007/7/20/168 WEB
http://lkml.org/lkml/2007/7/20/168
secunia.com/advisories/32237 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32237
secunia.com/advisories/32485 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32485
secunia.com/advisories/32759 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32759
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1653
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.juniper.net/security/auto/vulnerabilities/vuln31201.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/16/10
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0957.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31201

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4302?
CVE-2008-4302 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2008-4302?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-4302?
CVE-2008-4302 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-4302?
CVE-2008-4302 is classified under CWE-755: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions (The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-4302?
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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