CVE-2008-2573 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.5 Published 6 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the SFTP component of freeSSHd.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2573?

CVE-2008-2573 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SFTP in freeSSHd 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name in an SSH_FXP_OPENDIR (aka opendir) command.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freesshd Freesshd.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2573 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-2008-2573 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2573 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6v5j-x8rf-gqvw.