CVE-2008-1724 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the SecureTransport FileTransfer ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1724?
CVE-2008-1724 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IActiveXTransfer.FileTransfer method in the SecureTransport FileTransfer ActiveX control in vcst_en.dll 1.0.0.5 in Tumbleweed SecureTransport Server before 4.6.1 Hotfix 20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long remoteFile parameter.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1724?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tumbleweed Securetransport Server App.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1724?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1724 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-2008-1724 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1724 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36rj-8pwq-j6gm.