CVE-2008-4048 json
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 a…
published 2008-09-11 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4033
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.9%
- EPSS 6.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6323)
- Published
Exploit prediction
6.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6323 Friendly Technologies - 'fwRemoteCfg.dll' ActiveX Remote Buffer Overflow remote, 2008-08-28
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30891 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6323
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30891
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/31644
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4242
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44755
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4048
- NVD CVE-2008-4048
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