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CVE-2008-4254

8.5 · HIGH

Multiple integer overflows in the Hierarchical FlexGrid ActiveX control (mshflxgd.ocx) in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP1 and SP2 allow remote attackers to execute…

Published Dec 10, 2008microsoftCWE-189EPSS 22.06%

Overview

CVE-2008-4254 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_frontpage. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer overflows in the Hierarchical FlexGrid ActiveX control (mshflxgd.ocx) in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP1 and SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) Rows and (2) Cols properties to the (a) ExpandAll and (b) CollapseAll methods, related to access of incorrectly initialized objects and corruption of the "system state," aka "Hierarchical FlexGrid Control Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office_frontpage 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/secunia_research/2007-72/Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-473.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499059/100/0/threadedRefwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021369Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3382Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-070Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5805Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2007-72/Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-473.htm

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4254?

CVE-2008-4254 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_frontpage. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4254?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4254?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office_frontpage 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-2008-4254?

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