CVE-2008-1488 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Alternative PHP Cache library triggered by a long filename.
- 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-2008-1488?
CVE-2008-1488 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in apc.c in Alternative PHP Cache (APC) 3.0.11 through 3.0.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1488?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pecl-Php Alternative Php Cache.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1488?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1488 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-2008-1488 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1488 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j65p-mxc9-p293.