CVE-2008-0551 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious URL in the Install method of the NamoInstaller ActiveX control in Namo Web Editor.
- 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-2008-0551?
CVE-2008-0551 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 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 NamoInstaller.NamoInstall.1 ActiveX control in NamoInstaller.dll 3.0.0.1 and earlier in Namo Web Editor in Sejoong Namo ActiveSquare 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the argument to the Install method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0551?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Activex, Sejoong Namo Activesquare.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0551?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0551 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-2008-0551 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0551 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch62-xvfr-2jjq.