CVE-2008-4652 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Dart Communications PowerTCP FTP 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-2008-4652?
CVE-2008-4652 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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
Buffer overflow in the ActiveX control (DartFtp.dll) in Dart Communications PowerTCP FTP for ActiveX 2.0.2 0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SecretKey property.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4652?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dart Powertcp Ftp for Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4652?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4652 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-2008-4652 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4652 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fg22-v593-xvx7.