CVE-2008-0237 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the insecure SaveFile method in the Microsoft Rich Textbox ActiveX Control.
- 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-2008-0237?
CVE-2008-0237 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 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
The Microsoft Rich Textbox ActiveX Control (RICHTX32.OCX) 6.1.97.82 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by invoking the insecure SaveFile method.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0237?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Rich Textbox Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0237?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0237 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-0237 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0237 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcqm-2ccr-74fh.