CVE-2008-2407 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted FONT tag in a message, requiring user interaction to view the message.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2407?
CVE-2008-2407 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in AIM.DLL in Cerulean Studios Trillian before 3.1.10.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attribute value in a FONT tag in a message.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2407?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ceruleanstudios Trillian.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2407?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2407 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-2008-2407 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2407 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j525-vjc7-j6rq.