CVE-2008-4541 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP GET request due to a heap-based buffer overflow in the FTP subsystem.

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-2008-4541?

CVE-2008-4541 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the FTP subsystem in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 through 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP GET request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4541?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Web Proxy Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4541?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4541 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-2008-4541 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4541 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwqv-ff3g-jgwf.