CVE-2008-3116

Format string vulnerability in dx8render.dll in Snail Game (aka Suzhou Snail Electronic Company) 5th street (aka Hot Step or High Street 5) allows remote…

published July 10, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple chat message could be your worst enemy! This format string vulnerability in dx8render.dll opens the door to remote code execution like a mischievous prankster at a party. 🔥 Think of it like a joke book where someone can slip in a surprise punchline that comically derails the entire party. Each format string specifier in a chat message is like adding a wild card that the system accepts, allowing it to run code the original author never intended. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the user's machine, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the system. Imagine someone hijacking the party and making endless embarrassing toasts — total chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a joke book where someone can slip in a surprise punchline that comically derails the entire party. Each format string specifier in a chat message is like adding a wild card that the system accepts, allowing it to run code the original author never intended. This vulnerability arises in dx8render.dll, where format string specifiers in chat messages aren't properly validated. An attacker can leverage this oversight to inject malicious code that executes on the victim's system.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the user's machine, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the system. Imagine someone hijacking the party and making endless embarrassing toasts — total chaos! To mitigate this risk, ensure that all chat input is properly sanitized and limit the use of format string specifiers. Also, consider reviewing updates or patches from Suzhou Snail Electronic Company to address this vulnerability head-on. You've got this! By taking action now, you'll keep your code secure and the party going strong! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05553 · 92.8th percentile
Published
2008-07-10T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JUL 17:00Z
    Format string vulnerability in dx8render.dll in Snail Game (aka Suzhou Snail Electronic Company) 5th street (aka Hot Step or High Street 5) allows remote…
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