CVE-2008-0671 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in TinTin++ and WinTin++ version 1.97.9, specifically within the add_line_buffer function. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long chat message that exploits the conversion from LF to CRLF. The vulnerability carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, indicating severe risk with a network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Its FAUCET Risk Score of 97/100 further emphasizes its critical nature. While no active exploitation is confirmed and it's not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB. Despite its age and high severity, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.97.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tintin:tintin\+\+:1.97.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.97.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tintin:wintin\+\+:1.97.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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