CVE-2008-4391
CVE-2008-4391 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wvc54gc 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% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Wvc54gc
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSource method in the NetCamPlayerWeb11gv2 ActiveX control in NetCamPlayerWeb11gv2.ocx on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GC wireless video camera before firmware 1.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long invalid arguments.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4391?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSource method in the NetCamPlayerWeb11gv2 ActiveX control in NetCamPlayerWeb11gv2.ocx on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GC wireless video camera before firmware 1.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long invalid arguments.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4391?
- CVE-2008-4391 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4391 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4391?
- CVE-2008-4391 primarily affects Cisco Wvc54gc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4391?
- 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-2008-4391 published?
- CVE-2008-4391 was published on 2008-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33032
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/639345
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/WDON-7M2U52
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32665
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wvc54gc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wvc54gc:1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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