# CVE-2008-3878: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Ultra.OfficeControl ActiveX control in OfficeCtrl.ocx 2.0.2008.801 in Ultra Shareware Ultra Office Contro

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2008-09-02 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Ultra.OfficeControl ActiveX control in OfficeCtrl.ocx 2.0.2008.801 in Ultra Shareware Ultra Office Control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strUrl, strFile, and strPostData parameters to the HttpUpload method.

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## References

- http://www.shinnai.net/xplits/TXT_RvfuIrwypWLMaiVn33Iy.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6318
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31632
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4200
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44749
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30861
- http://www.shinnai.net/index.php?mod=02_Forum&group=Security&argument=Remote_performed_exploits&topic=1219826651.ff.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16513
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/ultraoffice_httpupload.rb

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