CVE-2008-5001 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in UltraVNC vncviewer versions 1.0.2 and 1.0.4 (before 01252008) when in LISTENING mode or using the DSM plugin. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code through unspecified parameters. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical due to its network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ultravnc:ultravnc:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ultravnc:ultravnc:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.