CVE-2008-6846 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application by tricking users into opening malformed ISO or RPM files.
- 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-2008-6846?
CVE-2008-6846 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 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 stack-based buffer overflows in avast! Linux Home Edition 1.0.5, 1.0.5-1, and 1.0.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a malformed (1) ISO or (2) RPM file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6846?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avast Avast Antivirus.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6846?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6846 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-2008-6846 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6846 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j9q4-c7cr-r2mp.