CVE-2008-1886

Public Exploit

Description

The NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download uses weak cryptography for a KeyCode that blocks unauthorized use of the control, which allows remote attackers to bypass this protection mechanism by calculating the required KeyCode. NOTE: this can be used by arbitrary web sites to host exploit code that targets this control.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.32% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41933 vdb entry
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Apr/0065.html mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28666 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5397 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1886?
CVE-2008-1886 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1886?
To fix CVE-2008-1886, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-1886 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-1886 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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