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CVE-2008-4493

6.8 · MEDIUM

Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary files by using th…

Published Oct 8, 2008microsoftCWE-20EPSS 17.59%

Overview

CVE-2008-4493 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft digital_image. It was published on October 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary files by using the AddString and Post methods and a modified PostURL to construct an HTTP POST request. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update digital_image to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4376Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31632Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021018Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45735Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6699Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4376Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31632Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021018Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45735Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6699

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4493?

CVE-2008-4493 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft digital_image. It was published on October 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-4493?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4493?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update digital_image to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-4493?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4493 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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