CVE-2008-2880 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in triggered by a long SRC property value.
- 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-2008-2880?
CVE-2008-2880 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in 2.0.7.1 and 3.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SRC property value. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2880?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Afp Viewer Plug-In.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2880?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2880 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-2008-2880 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2880 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f3rg-mx46-665p.