CVE-2008-3209

Name: CVE-2008-3209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-18T15:13:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the OpenGifFile function in BiGif.dll in Black Ice Document Imaging SDK 10.95 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the GetNumberOfImagesInGifFile method in the BIImgFrm Control ActiveX control in biimgfrm.ocx. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 6.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the OpenGifFile function in BiGif.dll in Black Ice Document Imaging SDK 10.95 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the GetNumberOfImagesInGifFile method in the BIImgFrm Control ActiveX control in biimgfrm.ocx. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.03%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blackice	Black Ice Document Imaging Sdk	10.95

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3209?

How severe is CVE-2008-3209?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST