CVE-2008-0985

Public Exploit

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file whose logical screen height and width are different than the actual height and width.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.75% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0985?
CVE-2008-0985 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0985?
To fix CVE-2008-0985, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-0985 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-0985 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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