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CVE-2008-2357


Stack-based buffer overflow in the split_redraw function in split.c in mtr before 0.73, when invoked with the -p (aka --split) option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS PTR record. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a vulnerability in the ns_name_ntop function in resolv/ns_name.c in glibc and the proper fix should be in glibc; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in mtr.


Security Impact Summary

CVE-2008-2357 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2008, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.


Published

2008-05-21T13:24:00.000

Last Modified

2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 6.8 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr ≤ 0.72 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.21 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.22 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.23 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.24 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.25 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.26 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.27 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.28 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.29 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.30 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.31 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.32 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.33 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.34 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.35 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.36 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.37 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.38 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.39 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.40 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.41 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.42 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.43 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.44 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.45 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.46 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.47 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.48 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.49 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.50 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.51 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.52 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.53 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.54 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.55 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.56 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.57 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.58 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.59 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.60 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.61 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.62 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.63 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.64 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.65 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.66 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.67 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.68 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.69 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.70 Yes
Application matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff mtr 0.71 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For matt_kimball_and_roger_wolff's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.