CVE-2008-2470 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause browser crashes or execute arbitrary code via a malicious URL in the InstallShield Update Service Agent 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-2008-2470?

CVE-2008-2470 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 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 InstallShield Update Service Agent ActiveX control in isusweb.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a call to ExecuteRemote with a URL that results in a 404 error response.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2470?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Macrovision Flexnet Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2470?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2470 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-2008-2470 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2470 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxfx-jw66-mfxr.