CVE-2008-0647 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the HanGamePluginCn18 ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.
- 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-2008-0647?
CVE-2008-0647 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the HanGamePluginCn18.HanGamePluginCn18.1 ActiveX control in HanGamePluginCn18.dll in Ourgame GLWorld 2.6.1.29 (aka Lianzong Game Platform) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) hgs_startGame and (2) hgs_startNotify methods, as exploited in the wild as of February 2008. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0647?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ourgame.com Glworld, Ourgame.com Hangameplugincn18 Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0647?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0647 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-2008-0647 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0647 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-237j-ffh5-w965.