CVE-2008-1885 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) within CDNetworks Nefficient Download. This flaw allows remote attackers to download arbitrary code onto a client system by manipulating the SkinPath and HttpSkin parameters. Successful exploitation can lead to code execution, particularly by writing to a Startup folder. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Its FAUCET Risk Score is high at 91/100, despite a low EPSS score. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available on ExploitDB (EDB-5397), demonstrating its exploitability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cdnetworks:download_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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