CVE-2008-0443 EXPLOIT
10.0
HIGH · CVSS 2.0 · EPSS 12.8% (pctl 96)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control in FileUploader.dll 2.0.0.2 in Lycos FileUploader Module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HandwriterFilename property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Scoring
| CVSS | 10.0 (HIGH, v2.0) |
|---|---|
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
| EPSS | 12.8% — more likely to be exploited than 96% of all CVEs |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2008-01-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| lycos | fileuploader.dll |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | Lycos FileUploader Control - ActiveX Remote Buffer Overflow | 2008-01-22 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28599
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27411
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0253
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39849
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4967
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28599
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27411
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0253
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39849
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4967
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