CVE-2008-5049

CVE-2008-5049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Isecsoft Anti-keylogger Elite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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

Buffer overflow in AKEProtect.sys 3.3.3.0 in ISecSoft Anti-Keylogger Elite 3.3.0 and earlier, and possibly other versions including 3.3.3, allows local users to gain privileges via long inputs to the (1) 0x002224A4, (2) 0x002224C0, and (3) 0x002224CC IOCTL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5049?
Buffer overflow in AKEProtect.sys 3.3.3.0 in ISecSoft Anti-Keylogger Elite 3.3.0 and earlier, and possibly other versions including 3.3.3, allows local users to gain privileges via long inputs to the (1) 0x002224A4, (2) 0x002224C0, and (3) 0x002224CC IOCTL.
How severe is CVE-2008-5049?
CVE-2008-5049 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5049 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5049?
CVE-2008-5049 affects Isecsoft Anti-keylogger Elite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5049?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5049 published?
CVE-2008-5049 was published on 2008-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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