VDB-50003 · CVE-2008-7228 · OSVDB 42677

White Dune up to 0.x format string

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9.4	$0-$5k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in White Dune up to 0.x. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2008-7228. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in White Dune up to 0.x. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in White_Dune before 0.29beta851 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0101.

The weakness was presented 02/05/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at osvdb.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-7228 since 09/14/2009. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/17/2017).

Upgrading to version 0.29beta791 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (42677†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

White Dune

Version

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: White Dune 0.29beta791

Timelineinfo

02/05/2008 🔍
02/21/2008 +16 days 🔍
09/14/2009 +570 days 🔍
09/14/2009 +0 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +2011 days 🔍
12/17/2017 +1005 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-7228 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-7228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50003
OSVDB: 42677 - White_dune Unspecified Format String

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/17/2017 10:02
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (43), 12/17/2017 10:02 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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