CVE-2008-2469 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS TXT record due to a heap-based buffer overflow in the libspf2 library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-2469?
CVE-2008-2469 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SPF_dns_resolv_lookup function in Spf_dns_resolv.c in libspf2 before 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DNS TXT record with a modified length field.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2469?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libspf Libspf2.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2469?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-2469 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2469 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-2469, DSA-1659-1, DTSA-172-1, GHSA-jc7w-hj86-2rr5.