CVE-2008-4771 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in vulnerable ActiveX controls when a user visits a malicious page.
- 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-2008-4771?
CVE-2008-4771 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 VATDecoder.VatCtrl.1 ActiveX control in (1) 4xem VatCtrl Class (VATDecoder.dll 1.0.0.27 and 1.0.0.51), (2) D-Link MPEG4 SHM Audio Control (VAPGDecoder.dll 1.7.0.5), (3) Vivotek RTSP MPEG4 SP Control (RtspVapgDecoderNew.dll 2.0.0.39), and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Url property. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4771?
It affects 3 products.
Products include 4xem Vatctrl Class, D-Link Mpeg4 Shm Audio Control, Vivotek Rtsp Mpeg4 Sp Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4771 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-2008-4771 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4771 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-635w-wh5r-q5v6.