CVE-2008-3242: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3242: Heap-based buffer overflow in the PPMedia Class ActiveX control in PPMPlayer.dll in PPMate 2.3.1.93 allows...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PPMedia Class ActiveX control in PPMPlayer.dll in PPMate 2.3.1.93 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the StartUrl method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-3242 is a legacy client-side code execution flaw in PPMate 2.3.1.93. The issue is in an ActiveX control, so risk is mainly to endpoints where that old component is installed and reachable by software that can invoke it. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, a vendor patch, or evidence of current active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows environments with PPMate 2.3.1.93 and the PPMPlayer.dll ActiveX control installed. Organizations without this software or ActiveX-capable invocation paths are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure cleanup item, not a broad enterprise emergency. The business risk is arbitrary code execution on machines that still carry an old ActiveX component, with public exploit information referenced but no supplied evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for PPMate 2.3.1.93 and PPMPlayer.dll.; Check vendor and advisory sources for fixed versions or official removal guidance.; Remove the affected software where there is no business requirement..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 21, 2008, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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6090CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
ppmedia-class-activex-bo(43831)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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