CVE-2008-0956
CVE-2008-0956 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Backweb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Backweb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackWeb Lite Install Runner ActiveX control in the BackWeb Web Package ActiveX object in LiteInstActivator.dll in BackWeb before 8.1.1.87, as used in Logitech Desktop Manager (LDM) before 2.56, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0956?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackWeb Lite Install Runner ActiveX control in the BackWeb Web Package ActiveX object in LiteInstActivator.dll in BackWeb before 8.1.1.87, as used in Logitech Desktop Manager (LDM) before 2.56, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0956?
- CVE-2008-0956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0956 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0956?
- CVE-2008-0956 primarily affects Backweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0956?
- 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-2008-0956 published?
- CVE-2008-0956 was published on 2008-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://backweb.com/news_events/press_releases/051608.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30598
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30625
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/216153
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29558
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1791
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1792
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-032
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42991
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:backweb:backweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:logitech:desktop_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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