CVE-2008-1127 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username when a character is killed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1127?
CVE-2008-1127 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the cryactio function in Crysis 1.1.1.5879 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the user name, which is triggered when the game character is killed.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1127?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Crytek Crysis.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1127?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1127 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-2008-1127 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1127 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hhq7-6g2p-f5h6.