CVE-2008-5001 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger stack-based buffer overflows in UltraVNC viewer, potentially causing crashes or executing arbitrary code.

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-2008-5001?

CVE-2008-5001 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in multiple functions in vncviewer/FileTransfer.cpp in vncviewer for UltraVNC 1.0.2 and 1.0.4 before 01252008, when in LISTENING mode or when using the DSM plugin, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified parameters, a different issue than CVE-2008-0610.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5001?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ultravnc Ultravnc.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5001?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5001 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-2008-5001 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5001 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fggx-77cq-hgm9.