CVE-2008-0078 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted image in Internet Explorer, requiring user interaction to view the malicious content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0078?
CVE-2008-0078 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 12 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control (dxtmsft.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1 and SP2, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image, aka "Argument Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0078?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Activex, Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-0078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vqxc-5g8q-m7hc.