CVE-2008-1109

Publication date 4 June 2008

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

High

Why this priority?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Evolution 2.22.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DESCRIPTION property in an iCalendar attachment, which is not properly handled during a reply in the calendar view (aka the Calendars window).

Read the notes from the security team

Status

No maintained releases are affected by this CVE.

Package Ubuntu Release Status
evolution 8.04 LTS hardy
Fixed 2.22.2-0ubuntu1.2
7.10 gutsy
Fixed 2.12.1-0ubuntu1.3
7.04 feisty
Fixed 2.10.1-0ubuntu2.4
6.06 LTS dapper
Fixed 2.6.1-0ubuntu7.4

Notes

jdstrand

redhat has patches for 2.12, 1,4,5, 2.0.2, 2.8

Patch details

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
evolution

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-615-1
    • Evolution vulnerabilities
    • 6 June 2008

Other references