CVE-2008-5492 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the VeryDOC PDF Viewer OCX Control (pdfview.ocx 2.0.0.1), specifically within the PDFVIEW.PdfviewCtrl.1 ActiveX component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a long first argument to the OpenPDF method. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this is a critical vulnerability, requiring no authentication and moderate attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available, including a Metasploit module and multiple entries on ExploitDB, indicating a high potential for exploitation. Despite the availability of exploit code, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:verypdf:verydoc_pdf_viewer:2.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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