CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2407: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri May 23 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in AIM.DLL in Cerulean Studios Trillian before 3.1.10.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attribute value in a FONT tag in a message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ceruleanstudios Trillian<=3.1.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2407?

    CVE-2008-2407 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2407?

    To fix CVE-2008-2407, upgrade to Cerulean Studios Trillian version 3.1.10.0 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2008-2407?

    The impact of CVE-2008-2407 includes unauthorized code execution if a user interacts with a malicious message.

  • Which versions of Trillian are affected by CVE-2008-2407?

    All versions of Cerulean Studios Trillian prior to 3.1.10.0 are affected by CVE-2008-2407.

  • Is CVE-2008-2407 a zero-day vulnerability?

    CVE-2008-2407 is not a zero-day vulnerability, as it was disclosed and has available fixes.

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