CVE-2008-4588 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can crash the FTP server or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ABOR command.

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-2008-4588?

CVE-2008-4588 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 the FTP server in Etype Eserv 3.x, possibly 3.26, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the ABOR command.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4588?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Etype Eserv.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4588?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4588 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-2008-4588 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4588 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vxx-g98f-46rx.