CVE-2008-1914 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the AntServer module of BigAnt Messenger.
- 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-2008-1914?
CVE-2008-1914 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 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 AntServer module (AntServer.exe) in BigAnt IM Server in BigAnt Messenger 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in a request to TCP port 6080. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1914?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bigantsoft Bigant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1914?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1914 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-2008-1914 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1914 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 5 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fg3q-6gmp-5pqc.