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 a...

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.71%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	<= 0.72
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.21
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.22
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.23
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.24
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.25
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.26
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.27
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.28
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.29
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.30
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.31
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.32
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.33
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.34
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.35
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.36
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.37
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.38
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.39
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.40
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.41
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.42
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.43
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.44
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.45
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.46
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.47
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.48
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.49
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.50
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.51
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.52
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.53
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.54
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.55
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.56
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.57
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.58
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.59
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.60
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.61
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.62
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.63
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.64
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.65
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.66
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.67
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.68
Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff	Mtr	0.69

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References

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.

How severe is CVE-2008-2357?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2357 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2357?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.