CVE-2008-3871 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious DAA or ISZ files with crafted filenames in UltraISO.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-3871?

CVE-2008-3871 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Apr 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in UltraISO 9.3.1.2633, and possibly other versions before 9.3.3.2685, allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the filename of a (1) DAA or (2) ISZ file.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3871?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ezbsystems Ultraiso.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3871?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3871 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-2008-3871 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3871 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmc4-wgqp-pwvm.

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