CVE-2008-2234 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Openwsman server's Basic Authorization header handling.
- 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-2008-2234?
CVE-2008-2234 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Openwsman 1.2.0 and 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted "Authorization: Basic" HTTP header.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2234?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openwsman Openwsman.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2234?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2234 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-2008-2234 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2234 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39m6-p828-558x.