CVE-2008-4631 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a crafted message in the MUSCLE library.
- 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-2008-4631?
CVE-2008-4631 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 Message::AddToString function in message/Message.cpp in MUSCLE before 4.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted message. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4631?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Myer Sound Laboratories Muscle.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4631?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4631 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-2008-4631 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4631 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfm8-v56p-vr46.