CVE-2008-4048 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the fwRemoteCfg.dll ActiveX control within Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a long third argument to the CreateURLShortcut method. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity due to its network-based attack vector and medium attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog and showing no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.0.57CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:friendly_technologies:friendly_pppoe_client:3.0.0.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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