CVE-2008-4726 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the SFTP subsystem of GoodTech SSH.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4726?
CVE-2008-4726 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SFTP subsystem in GoodTech SSH 6.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the (1) open (aka SSH_FXP_OPEN), (2) unlink, (3) opendir, and other unspecified parameters.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4726?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Goodtechsystems Goodtech Ssh.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4726?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4726 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-2008-4726 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4726 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcm4-8f83-gq2h.