CVE-2008-5232

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in the CallHTMLHelp method in the Microsoft Windows Media Services ActiveX control in nskey.dll 4.1.00.3917 in Windows Media Services on Microsoft Windows NT and 2000, and Avaya Media and Message Application servers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 46.19% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.org Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5232?
CVE-2008-5232 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5232?
To fix CVE-2008-5232, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-5232 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-5232 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~46% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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