CVE-2008-3116

Description

Format string vulnerability in dx8render.dll in Snail Game (aka Suzhou Snail Electronic Company) 5th street (aka Hot Step or High Street 5) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a chat message.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.73% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43370 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493649/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3982 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29928 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3116?
CVE-2008-3116 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3116?
To fix CVE-2008-3116, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-3116 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-3116 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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