CVE-2008-4508

Name: CVE-2008-4508
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-09T18:00:02.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4508 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the file parsing function in Tonec Internet Download Manager, possibly 5.14 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleDouble file containing a long string. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2210.. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the file parsing function in Tonec Internet Download Manager, possibly 5.14 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleDouble file containing a long string. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2210.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.72%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tonec Inc.	Internet Download Manager	All versions
Tonec Inc.	Internet Download Manager	<= 5.14

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4508?

How severe is CVE-2008-4508?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4508 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4508?

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Source: NVD / NIST