CVE-2008-3116 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in chat messages within the Snail Game client.
- 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-2008-3116?
CVE-2008-3116 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in dx8render.dll in Snail Game (aka Suzhou Snail Electronic Company) 5th street (aka Hot Step or High Street 5) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a chat message.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3116?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Hanghai 5th Street, Hanghai High Street 5, Hanghai Hot Step.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3116?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3116 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-2008-3116 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3116 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qf5r-6wjw-cj95.