CVE-2008-0985: Heap-based buffer overflow in the GIF library in the WebKit framework for Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and earl

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0985 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting android sdk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-03-06 00:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google android sdk DOWNGRADE

Affected: m3-rc37a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before m3-rc37a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy android-sdk || rpm -q android-sdk || android-sdk --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before m3-rc37a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison android-sdk sudo apt install android-sdk=<VERSION_BEFORE_m3-rc37a> sudo apt-mark hold android-sdk

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list android-sdk sudo dnf downgrade android-sdk-<VERSION_BEFORE_m3-rc37a> sudo dnf versionlock add android-sdk

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Google Android Web Browser - '.GIF' File Heap Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0985?

android sdk: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0985 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0985 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0985 affect?

CVE-2008-0985 affects android sdk. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). 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 t

How urgent is CVE-2008-0985?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · WebKit vulnerabilities · Apple Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities

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References

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