CVE-2008-2703 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Novell GroupWise Messenger clients via stack-based buffer overflows in spoofed server responses.

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-2008-2703?

CVE-2008-2703 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell GroupWise Messenger (GWIM) Client before 2.0.3 HP1 for Windows allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "spoofed server responses" that contain a long string after the NM_A_SZ_TRANSACTION_ID field name.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2703?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Groupwise Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2703?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2703 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-2008-2703 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2703 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6xqf-p6pc-2r56.