CVE-2008-3558 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the WebexUCFObject 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-2008-3558?
CVE-2008-3558 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 WebexUCFObject ActiveX control in atucfobj.dll in Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager before 20.2008.2606.4919 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NewObject method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3558?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Webex Meeting Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3558?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3558 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-2008-3558 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3558 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as CVE-2008-2737, GHSA-g6x7-m6fm-69fg.