CVE-2008-2542 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the getline function in Ppm/ppm.C in NASA Ames Research Center BigView 1.8 allows user-assisted remote attac…
published 2008-06-05 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2537
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.8%
- EPSS 4.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the getline function in Ppm/ppm.C in NASA Ames Research Center BigView 1.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-31872)
- Published
Exploit prediction
4.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-31872 NASA Ames Research Center BigView 1.8 - '.PNM' Stack Buffer Overflow (PoC) dos, 2008-06-04
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42847
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1745/references
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/30546
third-party-advisory
- coresecurity.com /?action=item&id=2304
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/3924
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29517
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/493112/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2542
- NVD CVE-2008-2542
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