CVE-2008-6447 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the QuikSoft EasyMail MailStore 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-2008-6447?
CVE-2008-6447 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2009. 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 emmailstore.dll 6.5.0.3 in the QuikSoft EasyMail MailStore ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the CreateStore method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6447?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quiksoft Easymail Mailstore Object.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6447?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6447 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-2008-6447 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6447 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-62g5-3rhp-j4x2.