CVE-2008-0443 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the Lycos FileUploader ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2008-0443?
CVE-2008-0443 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control in FileUploader.dll 2.0.0.2 in Lycos FileUploader Module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HandwriterFilename property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0443?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lycos Fileuploader.dll.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0443?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0443 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-2008-0443 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0443 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rc3c-f7cp-vmq8.