CVE-2008-6252
Stack-based buffer overflow in the smc program in smcFanControl 2.1.2 allows local users to...
CVE-2008-6252 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Smcfancontrol, published February 24, 2009. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.31%, the 71st percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.2 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.31%EPSS, 71st percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | smcFanControl 2.1.2 (OSX) - Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities (PoC) | 2008-11-11 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-6252- CVSS 2.0
- 7.2 High
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-6252- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-6222No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2008-6222- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-35j8-v8xw-wrrrNo score
Stack-based buffer overflow in the smc program in smcFanControl 2.1.2 allows local users to...
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.
- Record
GHSA-35j8-v8xw-wrrr- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.