CVE-2008-0953 describes a critical vulnerability in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control within HP Instant Support versions prior to 1.0.0.24. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs by supplying an executable filename to the StartApp function. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-31876) confirms the existence of exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0.0.23CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:instant_support:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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