CVE-2008-2548 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Motorola RAZR phones via a malformed JPEG image sent through MMS, 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-2008-2548?
CVE-2008-2548 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 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 JPEG thumbprint component in the EXIF parser on Motorola cell phones with RAZR firmware allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MMS transmission of a malformed JPEG image, which triggers memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2548?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Motorola Razr.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2548?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2548 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-2008-2548 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2548 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6vwp-rc2q-hhp8.