Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the Display Names message feature in Cerulean Studios Trillian Basic and Pro 3.1.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long nickname in an MSN protocol message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Studios | Trillian | 3.1.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29952Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3849
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491281/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28925
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1368/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29952Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3849
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491281/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28925
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1368/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2008?
CVE-2008-2008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the Display Names message feature in Cerulean Studios Trillian Basic and Pro 3.1.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a lon...
How severe is CVE-2008-2008?
CVE-2008-2008 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2008?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cerulean Studios Trillian.