CVE-2008-0477 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Move Networks Upgrade Manager 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-2008-0477?

CVE-2008-0477 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the QMPUpgrade.Upgrade.1 ActiveX control in QMPUpgrade.dll 1.0.0.1 in Move Networks Upgrade Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the Upgrade method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0477?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Move Networks Inc Move Media Player.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0477?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0477 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-2008-0477 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0477 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r93m-826v-8qxq.