CVE-2008-1808: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x4wv-m7fh-33hw
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-1808 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-2008-1808 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-1808
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x4wv-m7fh-33hw
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-2008-1808

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-2008-1808, 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

Multiple off-by-one errors in FreeType2 before 2.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted table in a Printer Font Binary (PFB) file or (2) a crafted SHC instruction in a TrueType Font (TTF) file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-1808 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1808
issues.rpath.com/browse/rpl-2608 WEB
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2608
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11188
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00717.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-June/msg00721.html
labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulner... WEB
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=717
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00003.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00004.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disc... WEB
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-August/064118.html
secunia.com/advisories/30600 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30600
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00001.html
secunia.com/advisories/30721 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30721
secunia.com/advisories/30740 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30740
secunia.com/advisories/30766 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30766
secunia.com/advisories/30819 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30819
secunia.com/advisories/30821 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30821
secunia.com/advisories/30967 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30967
secunia.com/advisories/31479 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31479
secunia.com/advisories/31577 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31577
secunia.com/advisories/31707 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31707
secunia.com/advisories/31709 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31709
secunia.com/advisories/31711 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31711
secunia.com/advisories/31712 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31712
secunia.com/advisories/31823 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31823
secunia.com/advisories/31856 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31856
secunia.com/advisories/31900 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31900
secunia.com/advisories/33937 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
secunia.com/advisories/35204 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/35204
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200806-10.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201209-25.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020240
sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.p... WEB
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=3157&release_id=605780
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239006-1
support.apple.com/kb/ht3026 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3026
support.apple.com/kb/ht3129 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3129
support.apple.com/kb/ht3438 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-318.htm
wiki.rpath.com/wiki/advisories:rps... WEB
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0255
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:121
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0556.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0558.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0329.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495497/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495869/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29637
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29639
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-643-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-643-1
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0014.html
www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/... WEB
http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html
www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc... WEB
http://www.vmware.com/support/player2/doc/releasenotes_player2.html
www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/... WEB
http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html
www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/re... WEB
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws55/doc/releasenotes_ws55.html
www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/rel... WEB
http://www.vmware.com/support/ws6/doc/releasenotes_ws6.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1794
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1876/references
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2423
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2466
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
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www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2558

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1808?
CVE-2008-1808 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-2008-1808?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-1808?
CVE-2008-1808 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-1808?
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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