CVE-2008-3667 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 13 Aug 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a long HTTP Content-type header in Maxthon Browser.

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-2008-3667?

CVE-2008-3667 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in Maxthon Browser 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Content-type HTTP header.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3667?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Maxthon Maxthon Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3667?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3667 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-2008-3667 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3667 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2234-4vjh-rwjg.