CVE-2008-1886 Weak cryptography in n/a
Weak cryptography in the NeffyLauncher ActiveX control allows attackers to bypass access restrictions and execute arbitrary code via malicious websites.
- 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-2008-1886?
CVE-2008-1886 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 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
The NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download uses weak cryptography for a KeyCode that blocks unauthorized use of the control, which allows remote attackers to bypass this protection mechanism by calculating the required KeyCode. NOTE: this can be used by arbitrary web sites to host exploit code that targets this control.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1886?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cdnetworks Download Client.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1886 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1886 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvqf-8q6p-rj5j.