CVE-2008-7232 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the xtacacsd TACACS+ server's report function.
- 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-2008-7232?
CVE-2008-7232 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the report function in xtacacsd 4.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CONNECT TACACS command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7232?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netplex-Tech Xtacacsd.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7232?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7232 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-2008-7232 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7232 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qm24-55qf-xvcx.