CVE-2008-4508 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash in Internet Download Manager by tricking users into opening a crafted AppleDouble 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-2008-4508?
CVE-2008-4508 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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 the file parsing function in Tonec Internet Download Manager, possibly 5.14 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleDouble file containing a long string. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2210.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tonec Inc. Internet Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4508 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-2008-4508 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4508 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c9r5-gvxf-ww2h.