CVE-2008-0220 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the Gateway Weblaunch ActiveX control when a user visits a malicious page.
- 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-2008-0220?
CVE-2008-0220 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) second or (2) fourth argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0220?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Gateway Cweblaunchctl Activex Control, Gateway Weblaunch.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0220?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0220 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-2008-0220 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0220 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xmpf-57hj-p852.