CVE-2008-0610 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 6 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in UltraVNC viewer via a buffer overflow when listening or using DSM plugin.

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-2008-0610?

CVE-2008-0610 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 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 the ClientConnection::NegotiateProtocolVersion function in vncviewer/ClientConnection.cpp in vncviewer for UltraVNC 1.0.2 and 1.0.4 before 01252008, when in LISTENING mode or when using the DSM plugin, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via a modified size value.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0610?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ultravnc Ultravnc.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0610?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0610 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-2008-0610 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0610 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vm88-xwrf-p2q7.