CVE-2008-4050 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and registry values via a vulnerable ActiveX control in the FriendlyPPPoE Client.
- 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-2008-4050?
CVE-2008-4050 is a critical 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
A certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to (1) create and read arbitrary registry values via the RegistryValue method, and (2) read arbitrary files via the GetTextFile method.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4050?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4050 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4050 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4050 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cq8w-h669-78g5.