CVE-2008-6005 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the CheckUniqueName function when processing duplicated attribute values.
- 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-2008-6005?
CVE-2008-6005 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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
Multiple buffer overflows in the CheckUniqueName function in W3C Amaya Web Browser 10.0.1, and possibly other versions including 11.0.1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "duplicated" attribute value inputs.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6005?
It affects 1 product.
Products include W3c Amaya Web Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6005 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-2008-6005 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6005 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pp86-pm93-fc5h.