CVE-2008-0647
CWE-119Published: February 7, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the HanGamePluginCn18.HanGamePluginCn18.1 ActiveX control in HanGamePluginCn18.dll in Ourgame GLWorld 2.6.1.29 (aka Lianzong Game Platform) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) hgs_startGame and (2) hgs_startNotify methods, as exploited in the wild as of February 2008. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0647 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-0647. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0647 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts