CVE-2008-4255: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 10 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in mscomct2.ocx (aka Windows Common ActiveX control or Microsoft Animation ActiveX control) in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Studio .NET 2002 SP1 and 2003 SP1, Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP1 and SP2, and Office Project 2003 SP3 and 2007 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an AVI file with a crafted stream length, which triggers an "allocation error" and memory corruption, aka "Windows Common AVI Parsing Overflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro | =9.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual Studio | =2002-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro | =8.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visual Basic SDK | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Project 2013 | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office FrontPage | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro | =9.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Project 2013 | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Project 2013 | =2007 |
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Reference Links
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/32613.pl
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-083/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32613
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021369
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-083
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-473.htm
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3382
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6032
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499061/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-070
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4255?
CVE-2008-4255 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via exploited vulnerabilities in the affected ActiveX controls.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4255?
To fix CVE-2008-4255, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-4255?
CVE-2008-4255 affects multiple Microsoft products including Visual Basic 6.0, Visual FoxPro 8.0 and 9.0, Visual Studio .NET 2002 and 2003, and several versions of Microsoft Project and Office FrontPage.
What are the risks of CVE-2008-4255 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-4255 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host machine, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-4255?
While the best course of action is to apply patches, users can mitigate risks by disabling ActiveX controls or limiting their use in untrusted environments.
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