CVE-2008-6363 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted .cct file in DesignWorks Professional.
- 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-2008-6363?
CVE-2008-6363 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Mar 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in DesignWorks Professional 4.3.1 and 5.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cct file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6363?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Capilano Designworks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6363?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6363 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-2008-6363 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6363 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m986-g9w2-8f2p.