CVE-2008-0985
Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3...
CVE-2008-0985 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) in Google Android Sdk, published March 6, 2008. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.59%, the 91st percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.8 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 4.59%EPSS, 91st percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file whose logical screen height and width are different than the actual height and width.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Google Android Web Browser - '.GIF' File Heap Buffer Overflow | 2008-03-04 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file whose logical screen height and width are different than the actual height and width.
- Record
CVE-2008-0985- CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file whose logical screen height and width are different than the actual height and width.
- Record
CVE-2008-0985- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-0992No score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file whose logical screen height and width are different than the actual height and width.
- Record
EUVD-2008-0992- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xhpm-5gq7-cm9xNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3...
Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file whose logical screen height and width are different than the actual height and width.
- Record
GHSA-xhpm-5gq7-cm9x- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securityreason.com/securityalert/3727
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40998
coresecurity.com?action=item&id=2148
android-developers.blogspot.com/2008/03/android-sdk-update-m5-rc15-released.html
securityfocus.com/bid/28005
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0985
github.com/advisories/GHSA-xhpm-5gq7-cm9x