CVE-2008-4449 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC triggered by a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4449?
CVE-2008-4449 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4449?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mirc Mirc.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4449?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4449 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-2008-4449 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4449 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xhg-6w83-qffm.