CVE-2008-4825

Multiple buffer overflows in UltraISO 9.3.1.2633, and possibly other versions before 9.3.3.2685, allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a…

published April 1, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Watch out, UltraISO users! This version has multiple buffer overflows just waiting for a crafty file to slip through—that’s like leaving your front door wide open while you go on vacation! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a careless chef who lets anyone in the kitchen. With just the right ingredients (in this case, crafted files), an attacker could whip up a disastrous meal—granting them access to your system instead of just a bad review. An attacker could leverage these buffer overflows to execute arbitrary code on your machine, potentially taking control and wreaking havoc. Imagine them strutting into your digital domain, changing things up, or even deleting vital files! That’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a careless chef who lets anyone in the kitchen. With just the right ingredients (in this case, crafted files), an attacker could whip up a disastrous meal—granting them access to your system instead of just a bad review. Multiple buffer overflows in UltraISO versions 9.3.1.2633 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted CIF, C2D, or GI files. This means the software could be tricked into processing overly long inputs, causing it to crash or behave unpredictably.

What to do

An attacker could leverage these buffer overflows to execute arbitrary code on your machine, potentially taking control and wreaking havoc. Imagine them strutting into your digital domain, changing things up, or even deleting vital files! That’s absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, upgrade UltraISO to version 9.3.3.2685 or later immediately. Consider implementing strict input validation and monitoring for any suspicious file activity as a backup measure. You've got this! With a simple update, you can lock that door tight and enjoy peace of mind. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02985 · 87.2th percentile
Published
2009-04-01T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 APR 17:00Z
    Multiple buffer overflows in UltraISO 9.3.1.2633, and possibly other versions before 9.3.3.2685, allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a…
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