CVE-2008-0634 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the NamoInstaller ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the Install method.

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-2008-0634?

CVE-2008-0634 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 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

Buffer overflow in the NamoInstaller.NamoInstall.1 ActiveX control in NamoInstaller.dll 3.0.0.1, as used in Sejoong Namo ActiveSquare6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Install method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0551.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0634?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sejoong Namo Activesquare, Sejoong Namo Namoinstall.1 Activex Control.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0634?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0634 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-2008-0634 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0634 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8w7-2m57-pv7f.

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