CVE-2008-5383 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening a malicious .ewb file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5383?
CVE-2008-5383 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in National Instruments Electronics Workbench allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .ewb file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5383?
It affects 1 product.
Products include National Instruments Electronics Workbench.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5383?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5383 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-2008-5383 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5383 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wv8r-r5q9-qpc8.