CVE-2008-4541: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 13, 2008
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the FTP subsystem in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 through 4.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP GET request.

Affected Software

48 affected components
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0-sp1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.1-sp1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.1-sp2
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.1-sp3
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.1-sp4
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.1-sp5
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.1-sp6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.2
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.2-sp1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.2-sp2
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.2-sp3
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.2-sp4
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.2-sp5
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.2-sp6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.3
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.3-sp1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.3-sp2
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.3-sp3
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.3-sp4
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.3-sp5
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.3-sp6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.4
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.4-sp1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.4-sp2
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.4-sp3
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.4-sp4
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.4-sp5
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.4-sp6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.5
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.5-sp1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.5-sp2
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.5-sp3
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.5-sp4
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.5-sp5
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.5-sp6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.7
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.7
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.7
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.7
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.7
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=4.0.7

Event History

Oct 13, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4541?

CVE-2008-4541 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4541?

To fix CVE-2008-4541, upgrade to a patched version of Sun Java System Web Proxy Server that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Sun Java System Web Proxy Server are affected by CVE-2008-4541?

CVE-2008-4541 affects versions 4.0 through 4.0.7 of Sun Java System Web Proxy Server.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-4541?

CVE-2008-4541 can be exploited via a crafted HTTP GET request, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Is this vulnerability specific to any operating system?

CVE-2008-4541 affects multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and HP-UX where Sun Java System Web Proxy Server is deployed.

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