CVE-2008-0127 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the McAfee E-Business Server via a malformed authentication packet.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-0127?

CVE-2008-0127 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The administration interface in McAfee E-Business Server 8.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long initial authentication packet.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0127?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mcafee E-Business Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0127?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0127 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0127 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0127 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vv84-p762-v8xx.

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