Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 29, 2008· Updated Apr 23, 2026
CVE-2008-5279
CVE-2008-5279
Description
The Local ZIM Server (zcs.exe) in Zilab Chat and Instant Messaging (ZIM) Server 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) heap-based buffer overflows involving multiple vectors including a long room name and a long source account, and (2) a stack-based buffer overflow with a long username in an information request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:zilab:zim_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:zilab:zim_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=2.1
- cpe:2.3:a:zilab:zim_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
5- aluigi.org/poc/zilabzcsx.zipnvdExploit
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/27940nvdExploit
- secunia.com/advisories/29062nvdVendor Advisory
- aluigi.altervista.org/adv/zilabzcsx-adv.txtnvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0664nvd
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