CVE-2008-2149 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the Wordnet library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2008-2149?
CVE-2008-2149 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 the searchwn function in Wordnet 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option. NOTE: this issue probably does not cross privilege boundaries except in cases in which Wordnet is used as a back end.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2149?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordnet Wordnet.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2149?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-2149 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2149 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as AZL-37060, AZL-7422, DEBIAN-CVE-2008-2149, GHSA-4hrh-x42w-7jw8.