CVE-2008-0973 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow via a long username string, potentially causing code execution or denial of service.
- 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-2008-0973?
CVE-2008-0973 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Double-Take (aka HP StorageWorks Storage Mirroring) 4.5.0.1629, and other 4.5.0.x versions, allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a packet with a long string in the username field.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Double-Take Software Double-Take.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0973 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-2008-0973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9m5g-m3px-3x6r.