CVE-2008-4048 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the FriendlyPPPoE Client 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-2008-4048?
CVE-2008-4048 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the CreateURLShortcut method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4048?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4048?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4048 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-2008-4048 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4048 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-frc3-5qxf-hxg5.