CVE-2008-2499 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the Community Services Multiplexer.
- 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-2008-2499?
CVE-2008-2499 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 the Community Services Multiplexer (aka MUX or StMux.exe) in IBM Lotus Sametime 7.5.1 CF1 and earlier, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Sametime.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2499 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-2008-2499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2499 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9253-932v-rphr.