PatchTheCVECVE-2008-0986: Integer overflow in the BMP::readFromStream method in the libsgl.so library in Google Android SDK m3-rc37a and
CVE-2008-0986 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting android sdk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.9% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-189 |
| Published | 2008-03-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2008-0986?
android sdk: upgrade to newer than m3-rc37a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-0986 being exploited?
CVE-2008-0986 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-2008-0986 affect?
CVE-2008-0986 affects android sdk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 negativ
How urgent is CVE-2008-0986?
Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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