CVE-2008-7053: Critical severity logmein vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2009
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LogMeIn RACtrl.dll

Event History

Aug 24, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7053?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

Is CVE-2008-7053 exploitable remotely?

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

5

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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