CVE-2008-4750 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the VImpX ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to load the malicious object.
- 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-2008-4750?
CVE-2008-4750 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) 4.8.8.0 in DB Software Laboratory VImp X, possibly 4.7.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LogFile property.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4750?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dbsoftlab Vimp X.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4750?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4750 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-2008-4750 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4750 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-333f-2r4g-87jc.