CVE-2008-0250 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual InterDev allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious solution file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0250?

CVE-2008-0250 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0 (SP6) allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Studio Solution (.SLN) file with a long Project line.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0250?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Visual Interdev.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0250?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0250 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-2008-0250 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0250 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5gfj-3p52-jpc3.