CVE-2008-4049

Name: CVE-2008-4049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-11T21:06:47.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4049 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via arguments to the RunApp method.. EPSS estimates a 4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via arguments to the RunApp method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.23%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Friendly Technologies	Friendly Pppoe Client	3.0.0.57

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4049?

A certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via arguments to the RunApp method.

How severe is CVE-2008-4049?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4049 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4049?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST