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CVE-2008-5492

9.3 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PDFVIEW.PdfviewCtrl.1 ActiveX control in pdfview.ocx 2.0.0.1 in VeryDOC PDF Viewer OCX Control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first a…

Published Dec 12, 2008verypdfCWE-119EPSS 35.27%

Overview

CVE-2008-5492 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting verypdf verydoc_pdf_viewer. It was published on December 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PDFVIEW.PdfviewCtrl.1 ActiveX control in pdfview.ocx 2.0.0.1 in VeryDOC PDF Viewer OCX Control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the OpenPDF method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from verypdf. Update verydoc_pdf_viewer 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/32725Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4715Refwww.bmgsec.com.au/advisories/openpdf.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32313Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46622Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7126Refsecunia.com/advisories/32725Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4715Refwww.bmgsec.com.au/advisories/openpdf.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32313

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5492?

CVE-2008-5492 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting verypdf verydoc_pdf_viewer. It was published on December 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5492?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5492?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from verypdf. Update verydoc_pdf_viewer 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-2008-5492?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5492 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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