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CVE-2008-1944

HIGH CVSS: 7.2 Published: 2008-05-14 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the backend framebuffer of XenSource Xen Para-Virtualized Framebuffer (PVFB) Message 3.0 through 3.0.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (SDL crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via "bogus screen updates," related to missing validation of the "format of messages."

Affected Platforms

Redhat Virtualization ServerRedhat DesktopRedhat Enterprise LinuxXensource Xen

Weakness Type

CWE-119

References