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CVE-2008-0659

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arb…

Published Feb 8, 2008aurigmaCWE-119EPSS 56.34%

Overview

CVE-2008-0659 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting aurigma image_uploader_activex_control. It was published on February 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Action property.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aurigma. Update image_uploader_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
aurigmaimage_uploader_activex_control0Affected

References

Refblogs.aurigma.com/post/2008/01/Another-security-problem---oh%2c-not-again.aspxRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Jan/0593.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/28715Refsecunia.com/advisories/28733Refwww.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9060483Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/776931Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27533Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0344/referencesRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0345/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40118

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0659?

CVE-2008-0659 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting aurigma image_uploader_activex_control. It was published on February 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0659?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0659?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aurigma. Update image_uploader_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0659?

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