CVE-2008-1491 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the ASUS Remote Console DPC Proxy server.
- 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-2008-1491?
CVE-2008-1491 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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 the DPC Proxy server (DpcProxy.exe) in ASUS Remote Console (aka ARC or ASMB3) 2.0.0.19 and 2.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 623.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Asus Remote Console.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1491 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-2008-1491 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1491 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jrf-fg4x-fj2v.