CVE-2008-3702

CVE-2008-3702 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jcomsoft Anigif 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

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Animation GIF ActiveX control in JComSoft AniGIF.ocx 1.12 and 2.47, as used in products such as SpeedBit Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) 8.6, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) ReadGIF or (2) ReadGIF2 method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3702?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Animation GIF ActiveX control in JComSoft AniGIF.ocx 1.12 and 2.47, as used in products such as SpeedBit Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) 8.6, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) ReadGIF or (2) ReadGIF2 method.
How severe is CVE-2008-3702?
CVE-2008-3702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3702 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3702?
CVE-2008-3702 primarily affects Jcomsoft Anigif. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3702?
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-2008-3702 published?
CVE-2008-3702 was published on 2008-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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