CVE-2008-5756 json
Buffer overflow in BreakPoint Software Hex Workshop 5.1.4 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute…
published 2008-12-30 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5726
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.5%
- EPSS 5.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in BreakPoint Software Hex Workshop 5.1.4 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long mapping reference in a Color Mapping (.cmap) file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7592)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7592 Hex Workshop 5.1.4 - Color Mapping File Local Buffer Overflow (PoC) dos, 2008-12-28
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33023 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7592
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/33023
vdb-entry, exploit
-
secunia.com
/advisories/33327
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/4838
third-party-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47630
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3519
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5756
- NVD CVE-2008-5756
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