CVE-2008-0659 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Aurigma Image Uploader 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-2008-0659?
CVE-2008-0659 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Action property.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0659?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control, Myspace Myspaceuploader.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0659?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0659 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-2008-0659 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0659 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8pc6-h9qw-hq8q.