CVE-2008-3246 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF attachments in BlackBerry Unite! and Enterprise Server, requiring user interaction.

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-2008-3246?

CVE-2008-3246 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the PDF distiller component in the BlackBerry Attachment Service in BlackBerry Unite! 1.0 SP1 (1.0.1) before bundle 36 and BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 SP3 (4.1.3) through 4.1 SP5 (4.1.5) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file attachment.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3246?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Blackberry Enterprise Server, Blackberry Unite, Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server, Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server for Domino, Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server for Exchange, Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server for Novell Groupwise and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3246?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3246 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-3246 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3246 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8m46-fv52-2gq6.