Description
The NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download uses weak cryptography for a KeyCode that blocks unauthorized use of the control, which allows remote attackers to bypass this protection mechanism by calculating the required KeyCode. NOTE: this can be used by arbitrary web sites to host exploit code that targets this control.
Published: 2008-04-18
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: 3.4% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1886 The NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download uses weak cryptography for a KeyCode that blocks unauthorized use of the control, which allows remote attackers to bypass this protection mechanism by calculating the required KeyCode. NOTE: this can be used by arbitrary web sites to host exploit code that targets this control.
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Cdnetworks Download Client
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-07T08:40:59.543Z

Reserved: 2008-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2008-1886

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2008-04-18T15:05:00.000

Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467

Link: CVE-2008-1886

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