CVE-2008-0337 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on MiniWeb HTTP Server via a heap-based buffer overflow triggered by a long URI.

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-2008-0337?

CVE-2008-0337 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 the _mwProcessReadSocket function in http.c in MiniWeb HTTP Server 0.8.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0337?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Miniweb Http Server Miniweb Http Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0337?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0337 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-2008-0337 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0337 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cm79-7hxq-2rmr.