CVE-2008-4384 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the LPViewer ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to load the malicious content.
- 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-2008-4384?
CVE-2008-4384 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in MGI Software LPViewer ActiveX control (LPControl.dll), as acquired by Roxio and iseemedia, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) url, (2) toolbar, and (3) enableZoomPastMax methods.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4384?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Iseemedia Lpviewer, Mgi Software Lpviewer, Roxio Lpviewer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4384?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4384 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-2008-4384 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4384 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87xj-5h7p-x95f.