CVE-2008-3480 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Anzio Web Print Object ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2008-3480?
CVE-2008-3480 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Anzio Web Print Object (WePO) ActiveX control 3.2.19 and 3.2.24, as used in Anzio Print Wizard, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mainurl parameter.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3480?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Anzio Print Wizard, Anzio Web Print Object.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3480?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3480 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-2008-3480 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3480 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrhf-2wgr-7482.