CVE-2008-1488 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Alternative PHP Cache (APC) versions 3.0.11 through 3.0.16. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted, long filename. With a CVSS score of 6.8, it is considered of medium severity, requiring moderate attack complexity but potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit modules, an exploit is available on ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, aligning with typical patterns for many older vulnerabilities.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.12p1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.12p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.12p2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.12p2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pecl-php:alternative_php_cache:3.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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