CVE-2008-4193

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in SecurityGateway.dll in Alt-N Technologies SecurityGateway 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username parameter.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 99.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 24, 2008

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

References (18)

cve@mitrehttp://files.altn.com/securitygateway/release/relnotes_en.htm
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/30497
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/4302
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29457
cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020156
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1717/references
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42769
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5718
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5827
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://files.altn.com/securitygateway/release/relnotes_en.htm
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/30497
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4302
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29457
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020156
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1717/references

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-119Buffer Operations Within Bounds (Buffer Overflow)

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Publicly available exploits

(4 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16803✓ verified
First seen Jul 7, 2010
Alt-N SecurityGateway 1.0.1 - 'Username' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-5827✓ verified
First seen Jun 15, 2008
Alt-N SecurityGateway 1.00-1.01 - Remote Stack Overflow
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/http/altn_securitygateway✓ verified
First seen Jun 2, 2008
Alt-N SecurityGateway username Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-5718✓ verified
First seen Jun 1, 2008
Alt-N SecurityGateway 1.0.1 - 'Username' Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2008-4193?

CVE-2008-4193 is a none vulnerability published on September 24, 2008. Stack-based buffer overflow in SecurityGateway.dll in Alt-N Technologies SecurityGateway 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username parameter.

When was CVE-2008-4193 disclosed?

CVE-2008-4193 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 24, 2008, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2008-4193 actively exploited?

CVE-2008-4193 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2008-4193?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2008-4193, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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