CVE-2008-4396 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in FileAlyzer allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious executable file.
- 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-2008-4396?
CVE-2008-4396 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 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 Safer Networking FileAlyzer 1.6.0.0 and 1.6.0.4 beta, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an executable with malformed version data.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4396?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Safer Networking Filealyzer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4396 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-2008-4396 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4396 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5xwv-48x7-34wp.