CVE-2008-5176 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the LPD Total print server software.
- 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-2008-5176?
CVE-2008-5176 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Client Software WinCom LPD Total 3.0.2.623 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long 0x02 command to the remote administration service on TCP port 13500 or (2) a long invalid control filename to LPDService.exe on TCP port 515.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5176?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Clientsoftware Wincom Mpd Total.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5176?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5176 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-2008-5176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvfm-ghv5-q5j8.