CVE-2008-3652: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5pvr-hrvj-wq9p
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-3652 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-2008-3652 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-3652
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5pvr-hrvj-wq9p
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-2008-3652

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-2008-3652, 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

src/racoon/handler.c in racoon in ipsec-tools does not remove an "orphaned ph1" (phase 1) handle when it has been initiated remotely, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption).

References

NVD — CVE-2008-3652 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3652
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2008:08... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:0849
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-3652
bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.c... WEB
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=501026
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=458846
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/444... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44424
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10448
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00001.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
secunia.com/advisories/31478 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31478
secunia.com/advisories/31624 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31624
secunia.com/advisories/32759 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32759
secunia.com/advisories/32971 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/32971
secunia.com/advisories/35074 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-03.xml
sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.p... WEB
http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=48a0c7a0.qPeWZAE0PY8bDDq%2B%25olel%40ans.pl&forum_name=ipsec-tools-devel
support.apple.com/kb/ht3549 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
support.apple.com/kb/ht3639 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:181
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0849.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30657
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020692
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-641-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-641-1
www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/ta09... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2378
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2844
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3652?
CVE-2008-3652 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-2008-3652?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-3652?
CVE-2008-3652 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-3652?
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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