CVE-2008-2497: Code Injection

Published May 28, 2008
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Updated

CRLF injection vulnerability in Mambo before 4.6.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mambo-foundation Mambo<=4.6.4

Event History

May 28, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2497?

CVE-2008-2497 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTTP response splitting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2497?

To fix CVE-2008-2497, upgrade to Mambo version 4.6.5 or later, which contains a patch for this vulnerability.

3

What kind of attacks can be conducted through CVE-2008-2497?

CVE-2008-2497 allows remote attackers to conduct HTTP response splitting attacks by injecting arbitrary HTTP headers.

4

Is CVE-2008-2497 still a concern for Mambo users?

Yes, CVE-2008-2497 remains a concern for users of Mambo versions prior to 4.6.5, which are vulnerable to exploitation.

5

How does CVE-2008-2497 exploit CRLF injection?

CVE-2008-2497 exploits CRLF injection by allowing attackers to manipulate the header responses, potentially leading to various malicious outcomes.

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