What is the severity of CVE-2008-2880?

CVE-2008-2880 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution due to a heap-based buffer overflow.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2880?

To fix CVE-2008-2880, upgrade to a patched version of the IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2880?

CVE-2008-2880 affects IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in versions 2.0.7.1 and 3.2.1.1.

Can CVE-2008-2880 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2880 can be exploited remotely by sending a malicious SRC property value.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2880?

CVE-2008-2880 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-2880

critical

9.3

CWE

119

26/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2880: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jun 26 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in 2.0.7.1 and 3.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SRC property value. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Afp Viewer Plug-in	=2.0.7.1
Ibm Afp Viewer Plug-in	=3.2.1.1
IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in	=2.0.7.1
IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in	=3.2.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2880?
CVE-2008-2880 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2880?
To fix CVE-2008-2880, upgrade to a patched version of the IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2880?
CVE-2008-2880 affects IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in versions 2.0.7.1 and 3.2.1.1.
Can CVE-2008-2880 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2880 can be exploited remotely by sending a malicious SRC property value.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2880?
CVE-2008-2880 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2880?
CVE-2008-2880 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2880?
To fix CVE-2008-2880, upgrade to a patched version of the IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2880?
CVE-2008-2880 affects IBM AFP Viewer Plug-in versions 2.0.7.1 and 3.2.1.1.
Can CVE-2008-2880 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2880 can be exploited remotely by sending a malicious SRC property value.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2880?
CVE-2008-2880 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.