CVE-2008-0956

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackWeb Lite Install Runner ActiveX control in the BackWeb Web Package ActiveX object in LiteInstActivator.dll in…

published June 12, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
8%
Percentile
95.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A stack-based buffer overflow in BackWeb Lite Install Runner could let attackers execute arbitrary code, like a mischievous intruder crashing a house party! 🎉 Think of this exploit as a party crasher who sneaks in by pushing past the bouncers—stack-based buffer overflows allow attackers to slip in with too much data, overwhelming safeguards just like an unruly guest can overwhelm a host's hospitality! If exploited, an attacker could potentially gain full control over the affected system—imagine someone prying open the door to your digital home and rummaging through all your valuables! This could lead to a complete compromise of sensitive information.

Put simply

Think of this exploit as a party crasher who sneaks in by pushing past the bouncers—stack-based buffer overflows allow attackers to slip in with too much data, overwhelming safeguards just like an unruly guest can overwhelm a host's hospitality! This vulnerability arises from multiple stack-based buffer overflows found in the BackWeb Lite Install Runner ActiveX control, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary code and execute it remotely without needing physical access.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially gain full control over the affected system—imagine someone prying open the door to your digital home and rummaging through all your valuables! This could lead to a complete compromise of sensitive information. To protect against this vulnerability, update BackWeb to version 8.1.1.87 or later, and ensure that Logitech Desktop Manager is updated to at least version 2.56. Regularly audit your systems to prevent exposure to outdated components. You've got this! With these steps, you can ensure your defenses are tight and your system is secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08395 · 95.0th percentile
Published
2008-06-12T01:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 01:30Z
    Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackWeb Lite Install Runner ActiveX control in the BackWeb Web Package ActiveX object in LiteInstActivator.dll in…
    cvelistv5