CVE-2008-5120 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HP OpenVMS systems via a stack-based buffer overflow in the MultiNet finger service.

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-2008-5120?

CVE-2008-5120 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 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 Process Software MultiNet finger service (aka FINGERD) for HP OpenVMS 8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request string.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5120?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Openvms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5120?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5120 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-2008-5120 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5120 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9v56-wwgq-6p6m.