CVE-2008-6252

Name: CVE-2008-6252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-24T18:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Smcfancontrol	Smcfancontrol	2.1.2

References

http://blog.xwings.net/?p=127Exploit
http://osvdb.org/49796
http://secunia.com/advisories/32679Vendor Advisory
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/23049Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32252Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3126Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46551
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7088
http://blog.xwings.net/?p=127Exploit
http://osvdb.org/49796
http://secunia.com/advisories/32679Vendor Advisory
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/23049Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32252Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3126Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46551
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7088

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6252?

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.

How severe is CVE-2008-6252?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6252?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST