CVE-2008-2408 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malformed IMG tag in Trillian Pro, 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-2008-2408?
CVE-2008-2408 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the XML parsing functionality in talk.dll in Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro before 3.1.10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed attribute in an IMG tag.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2408?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ceruleanstudios Trillian Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2408?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2408 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-2008-2408 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2408 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvp3-wp2r-pm7h.