CVE-2008-3558

Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebexUCFObject ActiveX control in atucfobj.dll in Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager before 20.2008.2606.4919 allows remote…

published August 8, 2008

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
65%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A long argument to the NewObject method is all it takes for a remote attacker to pull off this stack-based buffer overflow in WebexUCFObject! 💻 Think of it like trying to stuff too many items into a suitcase that's already full — eventually, the seams will burst, and everything spills out. In this case, the overflowing bits could lead to arbitrary code execution! An attacker could potentially seize control of the affected system, executing any code they wish — imagine them rifling through your files or even installing malware silently. While this vulnerability hasn’t been widely exploited yet, the possibility is enough to give any security-minded person the shivers!

Put simply

Think of it like trying to stuff too many items into a suitcase that's already full — eventually, the seams will burst, and everything spills out. In this case, the overflowing bits could lead to arbitrary code execution! This vulnerability arises from a stack-based buffer overflow in the WebexUCFObject ActiveX control (atucfobj.dll), allowing remote code execution through a long argument passed to the NewObject method.

What to do

An attacker could potentially seize control of the affected system, executing any code they wish — imagine them rifling through your files or even installing malware silently. While this vulnerability hasn’t been widely exploited yet, the possibility is enough to give any security-minded person the shivers! To mitigate this risk, ensure your Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager is updated to version 20.2008.2606.4919 or later. Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to avoid falling victim to this vulnerability. You can tackle this vulnerability head-on! Keep your software updated and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.65391 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2008-08-08T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 AUG 19:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebexUCFObject ActiveX control in atucfobj.dll in Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager before 20.2008.2606.4919 allows remote…
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