CVE-2008-3704: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 18 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the MaskedEdit ActiveX control in Msmask32.ocx 6.0.81.69, and possibly other versions before 6.0.84.18, in Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0, Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Studio .NET 2002 SP1 and 2003 SP1, and Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Mask parameter, related to not "validating property values with boundary checks," as exploited in the wild in August 2008, aka "Masked Edit Control Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Basic SDK | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro | =8.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro | =9.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro | =9.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2002-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2003-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30674
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020710
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31498
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-473.htm
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3382
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2380
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44444
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6317
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6244
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5794
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-070
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3704?
CVE-2008-3704 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3704?
To fix CVE-2008-3704, upgrade the affected software to the latest version, specifically versions 6.0.84.18 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-3704?
CVE-2008-3704 affects Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0, Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Studio .NET 2002 SP1, 2003 SP1, and Visual FoxPro 8.0 and 9.0 SP1 and SP2.
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2008-3704?
CVE-2008-3704 could be exploited through specially crafted ActiveX controls, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3704?
While upgrading is the best option, temporarily disabling ActiveX controls may serve as a workaround for CVE-2008-3704.
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