MEDIUM
CVE-2008-3577
CWE-119Published: August 10, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer overflow in src/openttd.cpp in OpenTTD before 0.6.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large filename supplied to the "-g" parameter in the ttd_main function. NOTE: it is unlikely that this issue would cross privilege boundaries in typical environments.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-3577 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
openttd1 product(s)
openttd
Source: NVD CPE · 26 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-3577
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 10, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-3577 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.