CVE-2008-0660
CVE-2008-0660 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% 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 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.6.17.0, 4.5.70.0, and 4.5.126.0, and ImageUploader5 5.0.10.0, as used by Facebook PhotoUploader 4.5.57.0, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) ExtractExif and (2) ExtractIptc properties.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0660?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.6.17.0, 4.5.70.0, and 4.5.126.0, and ImageUploader5 5.0.10.0, as used by Facebook PhotoUploader 4.5.57.0, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) ExtractExif and (2) ExtractIptc properties.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0660?
- CVE-2008-0660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0660 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0660?
- CVE-2008-0660 primarily affects Aurigma Image Uploader Activex Control. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0660?
- 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-2008-0660 published?
- CVE-2008-0660 was published on 2008-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Feb/0023.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28707
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28713
- http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9060483
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/776931
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27576
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27577
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019297
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0391/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0394/references
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5049
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:aurigma:image_uploader_activex_control:4.5.70.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:aurigma:image_uploader_activex_control:4.5.126.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:aurigma:image_uploader_activex_control:4.6.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:aurigma:image_uploader_activex_control:5.0.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:facebook:facebook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:facebook:photouploader:4.5.57.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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