CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1365: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 17 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition 8.0 Patch 2 build 1189 and earlier, and 7.3 Patch 3 build 1314 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via a long encrypted password, which triggers the overflow in (1) cgiChkMasterPwd.exe, (2) policyserver.exe as reachable through cgiABLogon.exe, and other vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition<=7.3_patch3_build1314
Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition<=8.0_patch2_build1189

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1365?

    CVE-2008-1365 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1365?

    To fix CVE-2008-1365, update to the latest version of Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-1365?

    CVE-2008-1365 affects users of Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition 8.0 Patch 2 build 1189 and earlier, and 7.3 Patch 3 build 1314 and earlier.

  • What is a stack-based buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2008-1365?

    In the context of CVE-2008-1365, a stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a long encrypted password exceeds the allocated memory space, potentially allowing malicious code execution.

  • Can CVE-2008-1365 cause service interruptions?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1365 can cause service interruptions as it may lead to a denial of service attack, crashing the application.

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