CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2408: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri May 23 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the XML parsing functionality in talk.dll in Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro before 3.1.10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed attribute in an IMG tag.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ceruleanstudios Trillian Pro<=3.1.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2408?

    CVE-2008-2408 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2408?

    To fix CVE-2008-2408, users should upgrade Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro to version 3.1.10.0 or later.

  • What causes CVE-2008-2408?

    CVE-2008-2408 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the XML parsing functionality of talk.dll.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-2408?

    CVE-2008-2408 affects users of Cerulean Studios Trillian Pro versions prior to 3.1.10.0.

  • Can CVE-2008-2408 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-2408 can be exploited remotely through a malformed attribute in an IMG tag.

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