HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-0956
CRITICAL

CVE-2008-0956

CWE-119Published: June 12, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackWeb Lite Install Runner ActiveX control in the BackWeb Web Package ActiveX object in LiteInstActivator.dll in BackWeb before 8.1.1.87, as used in Logitech Desktop Manager (LDM) before 2.56, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0956 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

backweb1 product(s)
backweb
logitech1 product(s)
desktop manager
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/216153
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/216153
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/30598
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/30625
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/30598
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/30625

All References (22)

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http://backweb.com/news_events/press_releases/051608.phpURL Repurposed
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30598Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30625Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/216153Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29558
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlUS Government Resource
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1791
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1792
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-032
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42991
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http://backweb.com/news_events/press_releases/051608.phpURL Repurposed
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30598Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30625Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-0956
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 12, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-0956 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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