CVE-2008-0378 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in SocksCap via a long hostname, potentially causing crashes or arbitrary code execution.
- 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-2008-0378?
CVE-2008-0378 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in SocksCap 2.40-051231 and earlier, when "Resolve all names remotely" is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long hostname.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0378?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nec Sockscap.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0378?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0378 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-2008-0378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvjm-35jr-cx3w.