CVE-2008-5364 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the getPlus ActiveX control (gp.ocx 1.2.2.50) within the NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, notably used during Adobe Reader 8.1 installations. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nos_microsystems:getplus_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.