CVE-2008-3834

CVE-2008-3834 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Dbus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The dbus_signature_validate function in the D-bus library (libdbus) before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a message containing a malformed signature, which triggers a failed assertion error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3834?
The dbus_signature_validate function in the D-bus library (libdbus) before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a message containing a malformed signature, which triggers a failed assertion error.
How severe is CVE-2008-3834?
CVE-2008-3834 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-3834 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-2008-3834?
CVE-2008-3834 primarily affects Freedesktop Dbus. In total, 44 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3834?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3834 published?
CVE-2008-3834 was published on 2008-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (44)

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