VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-6252

CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability1.31%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2009-02-24
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the smc program in smcFanControl 2.1.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges via a long -k option.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Primary references