CVE-2008-0437 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the HP Virtual Rooms ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to load the 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-2008-0437?
CVE-2008-0437 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 buffer overflows in the WebHPVCInstall.HPVirtualRooms14 ActiveX control in HPVirtualRooms14.dll 1.0.0.100, as used in the installation process for HP Virtual Rooms, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) AuthenticationURL, (2) PortalAPIURL, or (3) cabroot property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0437?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hp Virtual Rooms, Microsoft Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0437?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0437 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-2008-0437 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0437 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6c3-65p5-g94h.