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CVE-2008-1886

7.5 · HIGH

The NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download uses weak cryptography for a KeyCode that blocks unauthorized use of the control, which allows remote a…

Published Apr 18, 2008cdnetworksCWE-310EPSS 6.66%

Overview

CVE-2008-1886 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cdnetworks download_client. It was published on April 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download uses weak cryptography for a KeyCode that blocks unauthorized use of the control, which allows remote attackers to bypass this protection mechanism by calculating the required KeyCode. NOTE: this can be used by arbitrary web sites to host exploit code that targets this control.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cdnetworks. Update download_client 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

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References

Refseclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Apr/0065.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28666Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41933Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5397Refseclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Apr/0065.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28666Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41933Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5397

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1886?

CVE-2008-1886 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cdnetworks download_client. It was published on April 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1886?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2008-1886?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cdnetworks. Update download_client 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-2008-1886?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1886 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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