CVE-2008-2434 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a malicious site that exploits the Trend Micro HouseCall 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-2008-2434?
CVE-2008-2434 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 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 Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX control 6.51.0.1028 and 6.6.0.1278 in Housecall_ActiveX.dll allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary library file onto a client system via a "custom update server" argument. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2434?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trend Micro Housecall.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2434?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2434 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-2434 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2434 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2frg-p6rf-fcfj.