CVE-2008-4771
What it is
Stack-based buffer overflow in VATDecoder.VatCtrl.1 ActiveX control in (1) 4xem VatCtrl Class (VATDecoder.dll 1.0.0.27 and 1.0.0.51), (2) D-Link MPEG4 SHM Audio Control (VAPGDecoder.dll 1.7.0.5), (3) Vivotek RTSP MPEG4 SP Control (RtspVapgDecoderNew.dll 2.0.0.39), and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Url property. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 7.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 7.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 9.3 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 7.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-119 · Buffer errors
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- 4xem Vatctrl Class 1.0.0.27
- 4xem Vatctrl Class 1.0.0.51
- D-Link mpeg4 Shm Audio Control 1.7.0.5
- Vivotek Rtsp mpeg4 Sp Control 2.0.0.39
Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.3
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Medium
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Complete
- Availability
- Complete
Raw vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2008-4771.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2008-4771. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.
Fix and advisories
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29146
References
- http://osvdb.org/42378
- http://osvdb.org/43007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29146
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4517
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28010
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0685/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0686/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0687/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40863
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40864
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40867
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5193
- http://osvdb.org/42378
- http://osvdb.org/43007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29131
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29146
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4517
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28010
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0685/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0686/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0687/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40863