CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2008: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 29 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the Display Names message feature in Cerulean Studios Trillian Basic and Pro 3.1.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long nickname in an MSN protocol message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cerulean Studios Trillian=3.1.9.0
Cerulean Studios Trillian=3.1.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    CVE-2008-2008 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2008?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-2008, update Cerulean Studios Trillian to the latest version or implement a workaround by restricting input lengths.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-2008?

    CVE-2008-2008 affects Cerulean Studios Trillian Basic and Pro version 3.1.9.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2008?

    CVE-2008-2008 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via long nicknames in MSN protocol messages.

  • Can CVE-2008-2008 lead to remote attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2008-2008 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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