CVE-2008-6442

Public Exploit

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in Sina Inc. DLoader Class ActiveX Control allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a URL in the first parameter to the DonwloadAndInstall method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

5.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.32% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43881	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30223	vdb entry exploit
http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/30223.html	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6442?: CVE-2008-6442 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6442?: To fix CVE-2008-6442, 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-2008-6442 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2008-6442 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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