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CVE-2008-5279

10.0 · HIGH

The Local ZIM Server (zcs.exe) in Zilab Chat and Instant Messaging (ZIM) Server 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) heap-based buffer overflows involving multip…

Published Nov 29, 2008zilabCWE-119EPSS 5.66%

Overview

CVE-2008-5279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zilab zim_server. It was published on November 29, 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

The Local ZIM Server (zcs.exe) in Zilab Chat and Instant Messaging (ZIM) Server 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) heap-based buffer overflows involving multiple vectors including a long room name and a long source account, and (2) a stack-based buffer overflow with a long username in an information request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zilab. Update zim_server 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
zilabzim_server0Affected

References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/zilabzcsx-adv.txtRefaluigi.org/poc/zilabzcsx.zipRefsecunia.com/advisories/29062Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27940Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0664Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/zilabzcsx-adv.txtRefaluigi.org/poc/zilabzcsx.zipRefsecunia.com/advisories/29062Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27940Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0664

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5279?

CVE-2008-5279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zilab zim_server. It was published on November 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5279?

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-2008-5279?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zilab. Update zim_server 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-2008-5279?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5279 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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