CVE-2008-0151 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted Telnet request to Foxit WAC Server.

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-2008-0151?

CVE-2008-0151 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit WAC Server 2.1.0.910, 2.0 Build 3503, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a Telnet request with long options.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0151?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foxitsoftware Wac Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0151?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0151 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-2008-0151 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0151 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ch22-g84f-9hgx.