CVE-2008-0748
CVE-2008-0748 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sony Axruploadserver Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th 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: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sony Axruploadserver Activex Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the Sony AxRUploadServer.AxRUploadControl.1 ActiveX control in AxRUploadServer.dll 1.0.0.38 in SonyISUpload.cab 1.0.0.38 for Sony ImageStation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetLogging method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0748?
- Buffer overflow in the Sony AxRUploadServer.AxRUploadControl.1 ActiveX control in AxRUploadServer.dll 1.0.0.38 in SonyISUpload.cab 1.0.0.38 for Sony ImageStation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SetLogging method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0748?
- CVE-2008-0748 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0748 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0748?
- CVE-2008-0748 primarily affects Sony Axruploadserver 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-2008-0748?
- 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-2008-0748 published?
- CVE-2008-0748 was published on 2008-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28854
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3648
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487802/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487805/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27715
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0483
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5086
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5100
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sony:axruploadserver_activex_control:1.0.0.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sony:imagestation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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