CVE-2008-2404 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Sun Java Active Server Pages request 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-2008-2404?

CVE-2008-2404 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the request handling implementation in Sun Java Active Server Pages (ASP) Server before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an unspecified string field.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2404?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java Asp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2404 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-2008-2404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3c79-rgf5-v4gg.