What is the severity of CVE-2008-2548?

CVE-2008-2548 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2548?

To mitigate CVE-2008-2548, users should apply any available firmware updates from Motorola.

What type of attack does CVE-2008-2548 involve?

CVE-2008-2548 involves a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that requires user assistance through an MMS transmission.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-2548?

CVE-2008-2548 specifically affects Motorola cell phones with RAZR firmware.

Can CVE-2008-2548 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2548 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious JPEG image sent via MMS.

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CVE-2008-2548

critical

9.3

CWE

119

4/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2548: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 04 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the JPEG thumbprint component in the EXIF parser on Motorola cell phones with RAZR firmware allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MMS transmission of a malformed JPEG image, which triggers memory corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Motorola MOTORAZR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2548?
CVE-2008-2548 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2548?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2548, users should apply any available firmware updates from Motorola.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-2548 involve?
CVE-2008-2548 involves a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that requires user assistance through an MMS transmission.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-2548?
CVE-2008-2548 specifically affects Motorola cell phones with RAZR firmware.
Can CVE-2008-2548 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2548 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious JPEG image sent via MMS.

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