CVE-2008-1886

Name: CVE-2008-1886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-18T15:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.66%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cdnetworks	Download Client	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1886?

How severe is CVE-2008-1886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1886?

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Source: NVD / NIST