CVE-2008-5401 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a long image filename in Trillian, requiring user interaction to view the tooltip.
- 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-2008-5401?
CVE-2008-5401 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the image tooltip implementation in Trillian before 3.1.12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long image filename, related to "AIM IMG Tag Parsing."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5401?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian, Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro, Ceruleanstudios Trillian, Ceruleanstudios Trillian Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5401?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5401 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-2008-5401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5401 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25w9-qw26-8c4r.