CVE-2008-5049 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the AKEProtect.sys driver to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5049?
CVE-2008-5049 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in AKEProtect.sys 3.3.3.0 in ISecSoft Anti-Keylogger Elite 3.3.0 and earlier, and possibly other versions including 3.3.3, allows local users to gain privileges via long inputs to the (1) 0x002224A4, (2) 0x002224C0, and (3) 0x002224CC IOCTL.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5049?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Isecsoft Anti-Keylogger Elite.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5049?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5049 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-2008-5049 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5049 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p2r5-q5pm-7x5m.