CVE-2008-3242

CVE-2008-3242 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ppmate Ppmedia Class with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PPMedia Class ActiveX control in PPMPlayer.dll in PPMate 2.3.1.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the StartUrl method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3242?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PPMedia Class ActiveX control in PPMPlayer.dll in PPMate 2.3.1.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the StartUrl method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-3242?
CVE-2008-3242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3242 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3242?
CVE-2008-3242 affects Ppmate Ppmedia Class. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3242?
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-2008-3242 published?
CVE-2008-3242 was published on 2008-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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