CVE-2008-3636: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4q27-w7jf-v3mh
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-3636 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-2008-3636 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-3636
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4q27-w7jf-v3mh
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-2008-3636

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-2008-3636, 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

Integer overflow in the IopfCompleteRequest API in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue was originally reported for GEARAspiWDM.sys 2.0.7.5 in Gear Software CD DVD Filter driver before 4.001.7, as used in other products including Apple iTunes and multiple Symantec and Norton products, which allows local users to gain privileges via repeated IoAttachDevice IOCTL calls to \\.\GEARAspiWDMDevice in this GEARAspiWDM.sys. However, the root cause is the integer overflow in the API call itself.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-3636 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3636
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6035
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00001.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.07a.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020839
support.apple.com/kb/ht3025 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3025
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gearsoftware.com/support/GEARAspi%20Security%20Information.pdf
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/146896 WEB
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/146896
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497131/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31089
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020997
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020998
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020999
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.07a.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2526
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2769
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2770
www.wintercore.com/advisories/advisory... WEB
http://www.wintercore.com/advisories/advisory_W021008.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3636?
CVE-2008-3636 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-2008-3636?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-3636?
CVE-2008-3636 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-3636?
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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