CVE-2008-5297 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on No-IP DUC clients by sending a crafted HTTP response to a DNS update request.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-5297?
CVE-2008-5297 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in No-IP DUC 2.1.7 and earlier allows remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted response to a DNS update request, related to a missing length check in the GetNextLine function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5297?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vitalwerks No-Ip Duc.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5297?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-5297 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5297 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DSA-1686-1, GHSA-f38c-5cp7-qg7j.