CVE-2008-2928 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Aug 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP header in Red Hat Directory Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-2928?

CVE-2008-2928 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in the adminutil library in CGI applications in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Accept-Language HTTP header.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2928?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Directory Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2928?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-2928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fprm-74q4-pj4w.