CVE-2008-0443 in the critical feed json
Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control in FileUploader.dll 2.0.0.2 in Lycos FileUploader Module allows…
published 2008-01-24 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0453
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 12.8%
- EPSS 12.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the FileUploader.FUploadCtl.1 ActiveX control in FileUploader.dll 2.0.0.2 in Lycos FileUploader Module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HandwriterFilename property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4967)
- Published
Exploit prediction
12.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4967 Lycos FileUploader Control - ActiveX Remote Buffer Overflow remote, 2008-01-22
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27411 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
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/4967
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27411
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/28599
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39849
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0253
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0443
- NVD CVE-2008-0443
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