CVE-2008-3209
CVE-2008-3209 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Blackice Black Ice Document Imaging Sdk 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: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Blackice Black Ice Document Imaging Sdk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the OpenGifFile function in BiGif.dll in Black Ice Document Imaging SDK 10.95 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the GetNumberOfImagesInGifFile method in the BIImgFrm Control ActiveX control in biimgfrm.ocx. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3209?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the OpenGifFile function in BiGif.dll in Black Ice Document Imaging SDK 10.95 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the GetNumberOfImagesInGifFile method in the BIImgFrm Control ActiveX control in biimgfrm.ocx. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3209?
- CVE-2008-3209 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3209 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3209?
- CVE-2008-3209 affects Blackice Black Ice Document Imaging Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3209?
- 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-2008-3209 published?
- CVE-2008-3209 was published on 2008-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31095
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4012
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30243
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43830
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6083
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:blackice:black_ice_document_imaging_sdk:10.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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