Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities in BSD libc Affecting Multiple Platforms and Vendors

CVE-2008-1391

What is CVE-2008-1391?

The libc implementation in various BSD operating systems, including NetBSD and FreeBSD, contains multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities. These flaws can be exploited by context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerabilities arise in the input handling of functions like strfmon and printf, where large integer values in format arguments can lead to unexpected behaviors, potentially allowing for code execution. Users of affected systems are recommended to apply patches or updates to mitigate the risks associated with these vulnerabilities.

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