CVE-2008-4728: Critical severity hummingbird vulnerability

Published Oct 23, 2008
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Updated

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the DeployRun.DeploymentSetup.1 (DeployRun.dll) ActiveX control 10.0.0.44 in Hummingbird Deployment Wizard 2008 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the (1) Run and (2) PerformUpdateAsync methods, and (3) modify arbitrary registry values via the SetRegistryValueAsString method. NOTE: the SetRegistryValueAsString method could be leveraged for code execution by specifying executable file values to Startup folders.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Hummingbird Deployment Wizard=2008

Event History

Oct 23, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4728?

CVE-2008-4728 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4728?

To fix CVE-2008-4728, you should update the Hummingbird Deployment Wizard to the latest version that addresses these vulnerabilities.

3

What methods are vulnerable in CVE-2008-4728?

CVE-2008-4728 affects the Run and PerformUpdateAsync methods of the DeployRun.DeploymentSetup.1 ActiveX control.

4

Can CVE-2008-4728 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2008-4728 can lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary programs on the affected system.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2008-4728?

CVE-2008-4728 affects Hummingbird Deployment Wizard version 2008.

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