Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-0955
Public exploit exists!
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX control in CTSUEng.ocx allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CacheFolder property value.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2008-0955
- cpe:2.3:a:creative:creative_software_autoupdate_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-0955
64.32%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 98 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
Metasploit modules for CVE-2008-0955
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Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow
Disclosure Date: 2008-05-28First seen: 2020-04-26exploit/windows/browser/creative_software_cachefolderThis module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine. When sending an overly long string to the cachefolder() property of CTSUEng.ocx an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-0955
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-0955
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-0955
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30403
Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5681
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/501843
US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29391
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1668
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42673
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