CVE-2008-5868 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 8 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in IntelliTamper allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious configuration 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-2008-5868?

CVE-2008-5868 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2009. 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 IntelliTamper 2.07 and 2.08 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ProxyLogin value in a configuration (.cfg) file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5868?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intellitamper Intellitamper.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5868?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5868 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-2008-5868 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5868 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jcqw-qr7v-6pr3.