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CVE-2008-3008

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the WMEncProfileManager ActiveX control in wmex.dll in Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Series allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first arg…

Published Sep 11, 2008microsoftCWE-119EPSS 54.55%

Overview

CVE-2008-3008 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_encoder. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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 the WMEncProfileManager ActiveX control in wmex.dll in Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Series allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the GetDetailsString method, aka "Windows Media Encoder Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_media_encoder 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

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/996227Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31065Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020832Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-253A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2521Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-053Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6018Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6454Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3008?

CVE-2008-3008 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_media_encoder. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3008?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2008-3008?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_media_encoder 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-2008-3008?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3008 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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