CVE-2008-3169 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 14 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via heap-based buffer overflows in Empire Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-3169?

CVE-2008-3169 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Empire Server before 4.3.15 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to a "coordinate normalization bug." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Empire Server Empire Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3169 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-2008-3169 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3169 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w48m-7fx4-rwmx.