CVE-2008-1628 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Linux Audit system's command logging function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-1628?
CVE-2008-1628 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the audit_log_user_command function in lib/audit_logging.c in Linux Audit before 1.7 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command argument. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1628?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux Audit.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1628?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-1628 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1628 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-1628, DTSA-123-1, GHSA-c8wm-gxf7-x75p.