CVE-2008-5839 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into clicking a malicious mailto link in Foxmail.
- 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-2008-5839?
CVE-2008-5839 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2009. 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
Buffer overflow in Foxmail 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mailto URI in the HREF attribute of an A element.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5839?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxmail Foxmail.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5839?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5839 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-2008-5839 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5839 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9424-v24c-9mgm.