CVE-2008-5177 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a stack-based buffer overflow in the login function.
- 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-2008-5177?
CVE-2008-5177 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DtbClsLogin function in Yosemite Backup 8.7 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code on a Linux platform, related to libytlindtb.so; or (2) cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code on a Windows platform, related to ytwindtb.dll; via a long username field during authentication.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5177?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Insight-Tech Yosemite Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5177?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5177 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-2008-5177 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5177 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jrh-xg5p-v2qr.