CVE-2008-5711
CVE-2008-5711 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Facebook Photouploader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Facebook Photouploader
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Facebook PhotoUploader ActiveX control 5.0.14.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long FileMask property value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5711?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the Facebook PhotoUploader ActiveX control 5.0.14.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long FileMask property value.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5711?
- CVE-2008-5711 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5711 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5711?
- CVE-2008-5711 primarily affects Facebook Photouploader. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5711?
- 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-2008-5711 published?
- CVE-2008-5711 was published on 2008-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4805
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27756
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5102
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:facebook:photouploader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:facebook:photouploader:4.5.57.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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