CVE-2008-0659

Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4…

published February 8, 2008

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
56%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack-based buffer overflow lurks in Aurigma's Image Uploader ActiveX control, ready to make mischief if triggered! Think of it as a pizza delivery with an order so big it overflows the box — once the lid pops open, toppings can spill everywhere and cause chaos! If an attacker exploits this overflow, they could execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially taking control as easily as swiping a slice off that overflowing pizza. Picture unauthorized access to sensitive data or even total system compromise!

Put simply

Think of it as a pizza delivery with an order so big it overflows the box — once the lid pops open, toppings can spill everywhere and cause chaos! This vulnerability arises when the Action property in the ImageUploader4.ocx ActiveX control is fed a long input, resulting in a stack overflow that allows execution of arbitrary code.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this overflow, they could execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially taking control as easily as swiping a slice off that overflowing pizza. Picture unauthorized access to sensitive data or even total system compromise! To safeguard against this flaw, upgrade to the latest version of Aurigma's Image Uploader, ensuring you're using ImageUploader4.ocx version 4.5.71 or later. Additionally, consider disabling ActiveX controls in your browser settings to reduce exposure. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems safe! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.56343 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2008-02-08T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 01:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4…
    cvelistv5