CVE-2008-0748 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Sony ImageStation 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-2008-0748?
CVE-2008-0748 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 Sony AxRUploadServer.AxRUploadControl.1 ActiveX control in AxRUploadServer.dll 1.0.0.38 in SonyISUpload.cab 1.0.0.38 for Sony ImageStation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetLogging method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0748?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sony Axruploadserver Activex Control, Sony Imagestation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0748?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0748 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-2008-0748 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0748 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5cw9-xm55-9vh3.