CVE-2008-2409 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 May 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the MSN message header of Trillian.

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-2008-2409?

CVE-2008-2409 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Cerulean Studios Trillian before 3.1.10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified attributes in the X-MMS-IM-FORMAT header in an MSN message.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2409?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2409?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2409 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-2008-2409 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2409 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm7p-9575-xf4v.