CVE-2008-5711Photouploader Memory Corruption
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.
Published Dec 24, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-5711 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Photouploader (Facebook).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Photouploader 5.0.14.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
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.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PhotouploaderFacebook | 4.5.57.0 | 5.0.14.0 |
Patched Releases
Photouploader
5.0.14.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 24, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitMSF facebook_extractiptc.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16505
- exploitExploitDB-5049
- other4805
- other5102
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Photouploader (Facebook) versions 4.5.57.0. 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 Photouploader 5.0.14.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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