Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft ActiveX Control

CVE-2008-4255

Summary

This vulnerability is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the mscomct2.ocx ActiveX control, which affects several Microsoft products. When a specially crafted AVI file with an incorrect stream length is processed, it leads to an allocation error resulting in memory corruption. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the compromised system.

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