CVE-2008-2145 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 May 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Novell Client forgotten password dialog to execute arbitrary code or crash the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2145?

CVE-2008-2145 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 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 Novell Client 4.91 SP4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username in the "forgotten password" dialog.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Client.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2145?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2145 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-2008-2145 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2145 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37hm-7427-xp37.