CVE-2008-0671 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 12 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in TinTin++ triggered by long chat messages.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-0671?

CVE-2008-0671 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 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 add_line_buffer function in TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long chat message, related to conversion from LF to CRLF.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0671?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Tintin Tintin\+\+, Tintin Wintin\+\+.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0671?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0671 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0671 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0671, GHSA-gx26-p933-5c9f.