CVE-2008-0871 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the HTTP or SMPP services of Now SMS/MMS Gateway.
- 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-2008-0871?
CVE-2008-0871 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Now SMS/MMS Gateway 2007.06.27 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long password in an Authorization header to the HTTP service or a (2) large packet to the SMPP service.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0871?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Now Sms Mms Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0871?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0871 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-2008-0871 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0871 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6958-9457-vvw5.