Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-6252
Stack-based buffer overflow in the smc program in smcFanControl 2.1.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a long -k option.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-6252
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 8 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-6252
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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[email protected] |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-6252
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: [email protected] (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-6252
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3126
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://blog.xwings.net/?p=127
Exploit
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46551
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http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/23049
Patch
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7088
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32252
Exploit
Products affected by CVE-2008-6252
- cpe:2.3:a:smcfancontrol:smcfancontrol:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*