CVE-2008-0236: Medium severity microsoft visual foxpro vulnerability
Published Jan 11, 2008
·Updated
An ActiveX control for Microsoft Visual FoxPro (vfp6r.dll 6.0.8862.0) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by invoking the DoCmd method.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Visual FoxPro=6.0
Event History
Jan 11, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0236?
CVE-2008-0236 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-0236?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0236, update Microsoft Visual FoxPro to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-0236?
CVE-2008-0236 can be exploited through remote execution of arbitrary commands via the vulnerable ActiveX control.
4
Which versions of Microsoft Visual FoxPro are affected by CVE-2008-0236?
CVE-2008-0236 specifically affects Microsoft Visual FoxPro version 6.0 (vfp6r.dll 6.0.8862.0).
5
Is CVE-2008-0236 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2008-0236 is primarily a client-side vulnerability as it involves an ActiveX control that can be exploited in client applications.