CVE-2008-5364 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the getPlus ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2008-5364?
CVE-2008-5364 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 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 getPlus ActiveX control in gp.ocx 1.2.2.50 in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used for the Adobe Reader 8.1 installation process and other downloads, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-4817.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5364?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nos Microsystems Getplus Download Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5364?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5364 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-2008-5364 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5364 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p376-gg94-fq5h.