CVE-2008-5755 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted MAP file with a long URL, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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-2008-5755?

CVE-2008-5755 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 IntelliTamper 2.07 and 2.08 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MAP file containing a long URL, possibly a related issue to CVE-2006-2494.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5755?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intellitamper Intellitamper.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5755?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5755 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-2008-5755 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5755 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pfmp-4g6v-g76x.