CVE-2008-6444 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in Baidu Hi IM.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6444?
CVE-2008-6444 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in CSTransfer.dll in Baidu Hi IM might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, probably related to an improper length value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6444?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Baidu Baidu Hi.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6444?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6444 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-2008-6444 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6444 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mcc-jcrh-h969.