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CVE-2008-4771

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in VATDecoder.VatCtrl.1 ActiveX control in (1) 4xem VatCtrl Class (VATDecoder.dll 1.0.0.27 and 1.0.0.51), (2) D-Link MPEG4 SHM Audio Control (VAPGDecoder.dll 1.7.0.5), (…

Published Oct 28, 20084xemCWE-119EPSS 7.14%

Overview

CVE-2008-4771 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 4xem vatctrl_class. It was published on October 28, 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 VATDecoder.VatCtrl.1 ActiveX control in (1) 4xem VatCtrl Class (VATDecoder.dll 1.0.0.27 and 1.0.0.51), (2) D-Link MPEG4 SHM Audio Control (VAPGDecoder.dll 1.7.0.5), (3) Vivotek RTSP MPEG4 SP Control (RtspVapgDecoderNew.dll 2.0.0.39), and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Url property. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 4xem. Update vatctrl_class 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

Refosvdb.org/42378Refosvdb.org/43007Refsecunia.com/advisories/29131Refsecunia.com/advisories/29145Refsecunia.com/advisories/29146Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4517Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28010Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0685/referencesRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0686/referencesRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0687/references

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4771?

CVE-2008-4771 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 4xem vatctrl_class. It was published on October 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4771?

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-2008-4771?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 4xem. Update vatctrl_class 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-2008-4771?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4771 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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