CVE-2008-1471 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the system via a crafted IOCTL request in the Panda Internet Security kernel driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1471?
CVE-2008-1471 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The cpoint.sys driver in Panda Internet Security 2008 and Antivirus+ Firewall 2008 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash or kernel panic), overwrite memory, or execute arbitrary code via a crafted IOCTL request that triggers an out-of-bounds write of kernel memory.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1471?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Panda Panda Antivirus and Firewall, Panda Panda Internet Security.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1471?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1471 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-2008-1471 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1471 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38mc-jpfh-xh7r.