CVE-2008-2080 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the NASA CDF library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious .cdf file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2080?
CVE-2008-2080 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 May 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Read32s_64 function in src/lib/cdfread64.c in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format (CDF) library before 3.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .cdf file with crafted length tags.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2080?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center Common Data Format.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2080?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2080 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-2008-2080 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2080 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jp8-75fv-797w.