CVE-2008-6898 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via buffer overflow in the SasCam Webcam Server ActiveX control.
- 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-2008-6898?
CVE-2008-6898 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 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 the XHTTP Module 4.1.0.0 in the ActiveX control for SaschArt SasCam Webcam Server 2.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the Get method and other unspecified methods.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6898?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Saschart Sascam Webcam Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6898 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-2008-6898 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6898 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6x72-8w2h-pfqc.