CVE-2008-20001
activePDF WebGrabber version 3.8.2.0 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GetStatus() method of the APWebGrb.ocx ActiveX control.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.11%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
activePDF WebGrabber version 3.8.2.0 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GetStatus() method of the APWebGrb.ocx ActiveX control. By passing an overly long string to this method, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable process. Although the control is not marked safe for scripting, exploitation is possible via crafted HTML content in Internet Explorer under permissive security settings.
- CVSS 4.0
- 7.5 HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/M
- EPSS
- 1.11% probability · 64th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-121
- Source
- disclosure@vulncheck.com
References
- https://documentation.activepdf.com/WebGrabber_GS/b_installation/New_Installation.html
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/activepdf_webgrabber.rb
- https://support.activepdf.com/support/solutions/35000139131
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081219180353/http://www.activepdf.com/products/serverproducts/webgrabber/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16635
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/activepdf-webgrabber-activex-control-buffer-overflow
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.