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CVE-2008-4050

UnknownEPSS 6.75%

Last modified

CVE-2008-4050 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 (1) create and read arbitrary registry values via the RegistryValue method, and (2) read arbitrary files via the GetTextFile method.. EPSS estimates a 6.75% 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 (1) create and read arbitrary registry values via the RegistryValue method, and (2) read arbitrary files via the GetTextFile method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.75%

93.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Friendly TechnologiesFriendly Pppoe Client3.0.0.57

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4050?
A certain ActiveX control in fwRemoteCfg.dll 3.3.3.1 in Friendly Technologies FriendlyPPPoE Client 3.0.0.57 allows remote attackers to (1) create and read arbitrary registry values via the RegistryValue method, and (2) read arbitrary files via the GetTextFile method.
How severe is CVE-2008-4050?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4050 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4050?
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