CVE-2008-5711

N/A Unknown
Published: December 24, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Facebook PhotoUploader ActiveX control 5.0.14.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long FileMask property value.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4805
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27756
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5102
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4805
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27756
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5102
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
55.7%
98th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

facebook

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