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CVE-2008-5756

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in BreakPoint Software Hex Workshop 5.1.4 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code...

Published: Dec 30, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 28, 2008

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

5.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in BreakPoint Software Hex Workshop 5.1.4 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long mapping reference in a Color Mapping (.cmap) file.

Sources

Hex Workshop 5.1.4 - Color Mapping File Local Buffer Overflow (PoC)Exploit
Encrypt3d.M!nd · windows · Dec 28, 2008

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