CVE-2008-1498 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 25 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP LIST command.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-1498?

CVE-2008-1498 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service in NetWin Surgemail 3.8k4-4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the LIST command.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netwin Surgemail.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1498 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-2008-1498 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1498 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vhqg-5v8p-7r24.