Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2008-0659?

Affected: Image Uploader Activex Control (Aurigma); Myspaceuploader versions 1.0.0.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2008-0659 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2008-0659 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2008-0659?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2008-0659?

Fixed versions are available, including Image Uploader Activex Control 4.5.70.

How urgently should CVE-2008-0659 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2008-0659

CriticalPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Action property.

Published Feb 8, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2008-0659 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Image Uploader Activex Control (Aurigma), Myspaceuploader.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Image Uploader Activex Control 4.5.70.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

56%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Image Uploader Activex ControlAurigma	See advisory	4.5.70
MyspaceuploaderMyspace	1.0.0.4	n/a

Patched Releases

Image Uploader Activex Control

4.5.70

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 8, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

exploit27533
otherhttp://blogs.aurigma.com/post/2008/01/Another-security-problem---oh%2c-not-again.aspx
other20080131 MySpace Uploader ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow
other28715
other28733

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in Aurigma Image Uploader ActiveX control (ImageUploader4.ocx) 4.5.70 and earlier, as used in MySpace MySpaceUploader.ocx 1.0.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Action property.
Affected: Image Uploader Activex Control (Aurigma); Myspaceuploader versions 1.0.0.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Image Uploader Activex Control 4.5.70.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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