CVE-2008-2542 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM file in NASA Ames BigView, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2008-2542?
CVE-2008-2542 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 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 the getline function in Ppm/ppm.C in NASA Ames Research Center BigView 1.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nasa Ames Research Center Bigview.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2542 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-2008-2542 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2542 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-48q9-qvmx-w7gq.