CVE-2008-3878 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Ultra Office Control 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-2008-3878?
CVE-2008-3878 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Ultra.OfficeControl ActiveX control in OfficeCtrl.ocx 2.0.2008.801 in Ultra Shareware Ultra Office Control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strUrl, strFile, and strPostData parameters to the HttpUpload method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3878?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ultrashareware Ultra Office Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3878?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3878 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-2008-3878 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3878 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8vqq-hvqj-qc49.