CVE-2008-2357 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in mtr versions prior to 0.73, specifically within the split_redraw function when the -p option is used. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted DNS PTR record. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network access, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.72CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff:mtr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.21CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff:mtr:0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.22CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff:mtr:0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff:mtr:0.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.24CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff:mtr:0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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