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CVE-2008-4048

6.8 · MEDIUM

Heap-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a lon…

Published Sep 11, 2008friendly_technologiesCWE-119EPSS 6.90%

Overview

CVE-2008-4048 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting friendly_technologies friendly_pppoe_client. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the CreateURLShortcut method.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from friendly_technologies. Update friendly_pppoe_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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/31644Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4242Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30891Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44755Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6323Refsecunia.com/advisories/31644Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4242Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30891Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44755Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6323

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4048?

CVE-2008-4048 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting friendly_technologies friendly_pppoe_client. It was published on September 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-4048?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4048?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from friendly_technologies. Update friendly_pppoe_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-2008-4048?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4048 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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