CVE-2008-3364 in OfficeScan
Summary
by MITRE
Buffer overflow in the ObjRemoveCtrl Class ActiveX control in OfficeScanRemoveCtrl.dll 7.3.0.1020 in Trend Micro OfficeScan Corp Edition (OSCE) Web-Deployment 7.0, 7.3 build 1343 Patch 4 and other builds, and 8.0; Client Server Messaging Security (CSM) 3.5 and 3.6; and Worry-Free Business Security (WFBS) 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the Server property, and possibly other properties. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2008-3364 represents a critical buffer overflow flaw within the ObjRemoveCtrl ActiveX control component of Trend Micro OfficeScan Corporate Edition and related security products. This vulnerability exists in the OfficeScanRemoveCtrl.dll library version 7.3.0.1020 and affects multiple product lines including Web-Deployment 7.0, 7.3, and 8.0, as well as Client Server Messaging Security 3.5 and 3.6, and Worry-Free Business Security 5.0. The flaw specifically manifests when processing the Server property and potentially other properties within the ActiveX control, creating a dangerous condition that can be exploited by remote attackers to gain arbitrary code execution privileges.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the ActiveX control's property handling mechanisms. When an attacker provides a specially crafted long string to the Server property or similar vulnerable properties, the control fails to properly bounds-check the input data before copying it into fixed-size memory buffers. This classic buffer overflow condition allows malicious input to overwrite adjacent memory locations, potentially corrupting program execution flow and enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the context of the vulnerable application. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-121, which categorizes buffer overflow conditions where insufficient bounds checking allows memory corruption and code execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and far-reaching within enterprise environments that utilize affected Trend Micro products. Attackers can leverage this weakness to execute malicious code remotely without requiring authentication, potentially compromising entire networks through lateral movement and privilege escalation. The vulnerability affects multiple versions across different product lines, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that maintain diverse security infrastructure. The ActiveX control's integration with web deployment components means that exploitation can occur through web browsers, making the attack surface significantly larger and more accessible to threat actors.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including disabling ActiveX controls in web browsers, applying available vendor patches, and implementing network segmentation to limit potential exploitation. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and memory management practices in software development, particularly for components that handle untrusted input from external sources. Organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of affected ActiveX controls and ensure proper patch management procedures are in place. This vulnerability also highlights the need for regular security testing and code reviews to identify similar buffer overflow conditions that may exist in legacy software components, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1203 for exploitation of software vulnerabilities and T1059 for command and control through compromised systems.