CVE-2008-1054: Buffer Overflow
Stack-based buffer overflow in the libspawnusergetpid function in (1) swatch.exe and (2) surgemail.exe in NetWin SurgeMail 38k4 and earlier, and beta 39a, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with multiple long headers to webmail.exe and unspecified other CGI executables, which triggers an overflow when assigning values to environment variables. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1054?
CVE-2008-1054 is considered high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1054?
To fix CVE-2008-1054, upgrade to a version of NetWin SurgeMail that is not affected, specifically versions after 38k4.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1054?
CVE-2008-1054 affects NetWin SurgeMail versions up to 38k4 and includes variations like 1.8e, 2.2a6, and others listed in the advisory.
Can CVE-2008-1054 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2008-1054 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted HTTP requests.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1054?
CVE-2008-1054 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting certain versions of NetWin SurgeMail.