CVE-2008-0955 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX control.
- 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-2008-0955?
CVE-2008-0955 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 May 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 the Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX control in CTSUEng.ocx allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CacheFolder property value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0955?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Creative Creative Software Autoupdate Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0955?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0955 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-2008-0955 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0955 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9g5-6mf3-h8qj.