CVE-2008-4387 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 10 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a vulnerable SAP GUI ActiveX control when instantiated by Internet Explorer.

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-2008-4387?

CVE-2008-4387 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the Simba MDrmSap ActiveX control in mdrmsap.dll in SAP SAPgui allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors involving instantiation by Internet Explorer.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4387?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sap Sapgui, Simba Technologies Mdrmsap Activex Control.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4387?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4387 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-4387 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4387 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-46f2-w34r-pqj8.