CVE-2008-1944

High

Description

Buffer overflow in the backend framebuffer of XenSource Xen Para-Virtualized Framebuffer (PVFB) Message 3.0 through 3.0.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (SDL crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via "bogus screen updates," related to missing validation of the "format of messages."

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductXen
PublishedMay 14, 2008
First seenMay 14, 2008

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
xensource xen3.0, 3.0.3—

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