CVE-2008-4922 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in DjVu ActiveX Control when a user views a malicious document.
- 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-2008-4922?
CVE-2008-4922 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 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
Buffer overflow in the DjVu ActiveX Control 3.0 for Microsoft Office (DjVu_ActiveX_MSOffice.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) ImageURL property, and possibly the (2) Mode, (3) Page, or (4) Zoom properties.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4922?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Djvu Activex Control for Microsoft Office 2000.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4922?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4922 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-2008-4922 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4922 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c79-9cj9-m7cj.