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
- cve@mitre.org — Exploit
- cve@mitre.org
- cve@mitre.org — Vendor Advisory
- cve@mitre.org — Patch
- cve@mitre.org — Exploit
- cve@mitre.org — Patch, Vendor Advisory
- cve@mitre.org
- cve@mitre.org
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch