CVE-2008-1210 Memory corruption in n/a
Stack-based buffer overflow in Programmer's Notepad allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a crafted C file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1210?
CVE-2008-1210 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ctags parsing code in Programmer's Notepad before 2.0.8.718 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted .c file, when the victim selects the Jump To dialog. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1210?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pnotepad Programmers Notepad.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1210?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1210 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-2008-1210 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1210 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qfh3-4p46-64v2.