CVE-2008-0986
CVE-2008-0986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android Sdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Google Android Sdk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in the BMP::readFromStream method in the libsgl.so library in Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier, and m5-rc14, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file with a header containing a negative offset field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0986?
- Integer overflow in the BMP::readFromStream method in the libsgl.so library in Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier, and m5-rc14, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file with a header containing a negative offset field.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0986?
- CVE-2008-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0986 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0986?
- CVE-2008-0986 primarily affects Google Android Sdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0986?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0986 published?
- CVE-2008-0986 was published on 2008-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2008/03/android-sdk-update-m5-rc15-released.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3727
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2148
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489135/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28006
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40999
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:android_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:google:android_sdk:m5-rc14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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