# CVE-2008-3252: Stack-based buffer overflow in the read\_article function in getarticle.c in newsx 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-07-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the read_article function in getarticle.c in newsx 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a news article containing a large number of lines starting with a period.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43844
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31307
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=454483
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31080
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1622
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30231
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00565.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00485.html

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