CVE-2008-5282 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting malicious web pages with long attributes in the Amaya browser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5282?
CVE-2008-5282 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in W3C Amaya Web Browser 10.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a link with a long HREF attribute, and (2) a DIV tag with a long id attribute.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5282?
It affects 1 product.
Products include W3c Amaya Web Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5282?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5282 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-2008-5282 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5282 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq75-75c9-p3pm.