CVE-2008-2542 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the getline function of NASA Ames Research Center BigView 1.8, specifically within the Ppm/ppm.C component. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted PNM file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network access, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on CISA's KEV catalog, a Proof-of-Concept exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nasa_ames_research_center:bigview:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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