CVE-2008-5176
CWE-119Published: November 20, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Client Software WinCom LPD Total 3.0.2.623 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long 0x02 command to the remote administration service on TCP port 13500 or (2) a long invalid control filename to LPDService.exe on TCP port 515.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5176 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5176 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts