CVE-2008-0248 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious URL.
- 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-2008-0248?
CVE-2008-0248 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 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
Buffer overflow in an ActiveX control in ccpm_0237.dll for StreamAudio ChainCast ProxyManager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL argument to the InternalTuneIn method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0248?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Streamaudio Chaincast Proxymanager Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0248?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0248 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-2008-0248 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0248 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6qvp-qxf5-rpmx.