CVE-2008-5279 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Zilab Chat Server via buffer overflows in the local ZIM server component.
- 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-2008-5279?
CVE-2008-5279 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Local ZIM Server (zcs.exe) in Zilab Chat and Instant Messaging (ZIM) Server 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) heap-based buffer overflows involving multiple vectors including a long room name and a long source account, and (2) a stack-based buffer overflow with a long username in an information request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zilab Zim Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5279 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-2008-5279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hq49-jp92-xfgx.