CVE-2008-0659
CVE-2008-0659 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th 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: 56% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Action property.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0659?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Action property.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0659?
- CVE-2008-0659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0659 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0659?
- CVE-2008-0659 primarily affects Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0659?
- 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-2008-0659 published?
- CVE-2008-0659 was published on 2008-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blogs.aurigma.com/post/2008/01/Another-security-problem---oh%2c-not-again.aspx
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Jan/0593.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28715
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28733
- http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9060483
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/776931
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27533
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0344/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0345/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40118
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5025
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:aurigma:image_uploader_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:myspace:myspaceuploader:1.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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