CVE-2008-5495
9.3 · HIGHUnspecified vulnerability in the GungHo LoadPrgAx ActiveX control 1.0.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java applications via unknown vectors.
Overview
CVE-2008-5495 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gungho loadprgax_control. 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
Unspecified vulnerability in the GungHo LoadPrgAx ActiveX control 1.0.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java applications via unknown vectors.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gungho. Update loadprgax_control 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gungho | loadprgax_control | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2008-5495?
CVE-2008-5495 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gungho loadprgax_control. It was published on December 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2008-5495?
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-2008-5495?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gungho. Update loadprgax_control 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-2008-5495?
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