CVE-2008-4452 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the FTP server.
- 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-2008-4452?
CVE-2008-4452 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
Buffer overflow in Cambridge Computer Corporation vxFtpSrv 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long CWD request.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4452?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cambridge Computer Corporation Vxftpsrv.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4452?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4452 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-2008-4452 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4452 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3c29-57fg-g53g.