CVE-2008-1490 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 25 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Aurigma ImageUploader ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to load the malicious page.

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-2008-1490?

CVE-2008-1490 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 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 a certain Aurigma ActiveX control in ImageUploader4.ocx 4.1.36.0, as used with Piczo (aka Pizco) and possibly other online services, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a long Action property, a different CLSID than CVE-2008-0659.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1490?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control, Piczo Imageuploader4.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1490?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1490 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-2008-1490 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1490 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r8wh-xjhh-44p3.