CVE-2008-3209 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in the OpenGifFile function in BiGif.dll in Black Ice Document Imaging SDK 10.95 allows remote attackers to exec…
published 2008-07-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3199
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.0%
- EPSS 6.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the OpenGifFile function in BiGif.dll in Black Ice Document Imaging SDK 10.95 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the GetNumberOfImagesInGifFile method in the BIImgFrm Control ActiveX control in biimgfrm.ocx. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6083)
- Published
Exploit prediction
6.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6083 Document Imaging SDK 10.95 - ActiveX Buffer Overflow (PoC) dos, 2008-07-15
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/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/6083
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/31095
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4012
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30243
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/43830
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3209
- NVD CVE-2008-3209
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