CVE-2008-2008 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 29 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in Trillian via a buffer overflow in MSN protocol messages.

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-2008-2008?

CVE-2008-2008 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the Display Names message feature in Cerulean Studios Trillian Basic and Pro 3.1.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long nickname in an MSN protocol message.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2008?

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

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24wh-gwj5-gmw5.