CVE-2008-4048
CVE-2008-4048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the CreateURLShortcut method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4048?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long third argument to the CreateURLShortcut method.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4048?
- CVE-2008-4048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4048 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4048?
- CVE-2008-4048 affects Friendly Technologies Friendly Pppoe Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4048?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-4048 published?
- CVE-2008-4048 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31644
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4242
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30891
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44755
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6323
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:friendly_technologies:friendly_pppoe_client:3.0.0.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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