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CVE-2008-2828

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in tmsnc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an MSN packet with a UBX command containing a large UBX pay…

Published Jun 23, 2008tmsncCWE-119EPSS 4.77%

Overview

CVE-2008-2828 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tmsnc tmsnc. It was published on June 23, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in tmsnc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an MSN packet with a UBX command containing a large UBX payload length field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tmsnc. Update tmsnc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=487222Refsecunia.com/advisories/34235Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-26.xmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29850Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43297Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=487222Refsecunia.com/advisories/34235Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-26.xmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29850Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43297

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2828?

CVE-2008-2828 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tmsnc tmsnc. It was published on June 23, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2828?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2828?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tmsnc. Update tmsnc to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2828?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2828 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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