CVE-2008-3877 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .mx4 file in Acoustica Mixcraft.
- 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-2008-3877?
CVE-2008-3877 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2008. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Acoustica Mixcraft 4.1 Build 96 and 4.2 Build 98 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mx4 file. NOTE: it was later reported that version 3 is also affected.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3877?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Acoustica Mixcraft.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3877?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3877 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-2008-3877 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3877 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fx93-653r-c2p5.