CVE-2008-5402 Use after free in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML expression in the Trillian instant messenger client.

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-2008-5402?

CVE-2008-5402 is a critical use after free 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

Double free vulnerability in the XML parser in Trillian before 3.1.12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML expression, related to the "IMG SRC ID."

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5402?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian, Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro, Ceruleanstudios Trillian, Ceruleanstudios Trillian Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5402 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2008-5402 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5402 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jc8v-wj8g-cw4m.