CVE-2008-1109

evolution: iCalendar buffer overflow via large description parameter

Published Jun 4, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 5.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
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).

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1118 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).
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-615-1 Evolution vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
flexera
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:08 AM
Reserved
Feb 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 4, 2008, 8:32 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:51 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jun 4, 2008, 12:00 AM