CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-7053

First published: Mon Aug 24 2009(Updated: )

LogMeIn Remote Access Utility ActiveX control (RACtrl.dll) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by setting the fgcolor and bgcolor properties to certain long values that trigger memory corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
LogMeIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-7053?

    CVE-2008-7053 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability due to memory corruption issues.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-7053?

    Fixing CVE-2008-7053 involves updating the LogMeIn Remote Access Utility to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-7053 have on users?

    CVE-2008-7053 can cause crashes in the LogMeIn Remote Access Utility, leading to possible service interruptions for users.

  • Is CVE-2008-7053 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-7053 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the ActiveX control in the affected software.

  • What versions of LogMeIn are affected by CVE-2008-7053?

    CVE-2008-7053 affects all versions of LogMeIn that utilize the RACtrl.dll ActiveX control.

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