CVE-2008-1561: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xmvh-m2j6-pff4
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-1561 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2008-1561 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-1561
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xmvh-m2j6-pff4
Severity MODERATE
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-2008-1561

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-2008-1561, 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 unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.5 through 0.99.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet to the (1) X.509sat or (2) Roofnet dissectors. NOTE: Vector 2 might also lead to a hang.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-1561 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1561
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/415... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41514
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/415... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41515
issues.rpath.com/browse/rpl-2418 WEB
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2418
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15089
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9315
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00140.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00228.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00005.html
secunia.com/advisories/29569 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29569
secunia.com/advisories/29622 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29622
secunia.com/advisories/29695 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29695
secunia.com/advisories/29736 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29736
secunia.com/advisories/29971 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29971
secunia.com/advisories/32091 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32091
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-392.htm
wiki.rpath.com/wiki/advisories:rps... WEB
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0138
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200805-05.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:091
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0890.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490487/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28485
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019728
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1007/references
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2773
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-02.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1561?
CVE-2008-1561 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-2008-1561?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-1561?
CVE-2008-1561 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-1561?
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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