CVE-2008-3430 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Eyeball MessengerSDK ActiveX control, requiring user interaction and specific browser configurations.
- 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-2008-3430?
CVE-2008-3430 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 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 the CoVideoWindow.ocx ActiveX control 5.0.907.1 in Eyeball MessengerSDK, as used in products such as SiOL Komunikator 1.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large argument supplied to the BGColor method. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability in certain insecure configurations of Internet Explorer.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3430?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eyeball Networks Eyeball Messenger Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3430?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3430 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-2008-3430 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3430 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx5g-r8jr-pr89.