CVE-2008-0443
CVE-2008-0443 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lycos Fileuploader.dll with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Lycos Fileuploader.dll
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0443?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0443?
- CVE-2008-0443 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0443 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0443?
- CVE-2008-0443 affects Lycos Fileuploader.dll. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0443?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0443 published?
- CVE-2008-0443 was published on 2008-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
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
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lycos:fileuploader.dll:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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