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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2008-0443

Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control in FileUploader.dll 2.0.0.2 in Lycos FileUploader Module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HandwriterFilename property value.

HIGH 10.0EPSS 12.8%

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EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 12.8%, higher than 96% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control in FileUploader.dll 2.0.0.2 in Lycos FileUploader Module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HandwriterFilename property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

CVSS 2.0
10.0 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS
12.80% probability · 96th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-119
Affected
lycos/fileuploader.dll
Source
cve@mitre.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.