CVE-2008-0647

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the HanGamePluginCn18.HanGamePluginCn18.1 ActiveX control in HanGamePluginCn18.dll in Ourgame GLWorld 2.6.1.29 (aka…

published February 7, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out! The HanGame Plugin has a sneaky stack-based buffer overflow just waiting for a long argument to exploit it! 🎮 Think of this vulnerability like an overflowed soda fountain at a party — if you pour in too much soda too quickly, it spills everywhere, creating a sticky mess! Here, attackers can pour in just the right amount of data to overflow the stack and execute their own code. This could lead to an attacker running arbitrary code on your system, which is like giving them a free pass to your game console, allowing them to manipulate or steal your data. Imagine someone taking over your gaming account and wreaking havoc — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an overflowed soda fountain at a party — if you pour in too much soda too quickly, it spills everywhere, creating a sticky mess! Here, attackers can pour in just the right amount of data to overflow the stack and execute their own code. The vulnerability stems from stack-based buffer overflows in the HanGamePluginCn18 ActiveX control, specifically within the methods hgs_startGame and hgs_startNotify. By sending long arguments to these methods, attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

This could lead to an attacker running arbitrary code on your system, which is like giving them a free pass to your game console, allowing them to manipulate or steal your data. Imagine someone taking over your gaming account and wreaking havoc — absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, ensure that you're running an updated version of the Ourgame GLWorld platform. If you’re still on version 2.6.1.29, consider disabling the ActiveX control or adding strict input validation to mitigate these issues. Always keep your software patched! You've got this! With a few proactive steps, you can secure your system and enjoy your gaming without worry! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07300 · 94.3th percentile
Published
2008-02-07T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 FEB 20:00Z
    Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the HanGamePluginCn18.HanGamePluginCn18.1 ActiveX control in HanGamePluginCn18.dll in Ourgame GLWorld 2.6.1.29 (aka…
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