CVE-2008-2434 describes a critical vulnerability in the Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX control (versions 6.51.0.1028 and 6.6.0.1278). This flaw allows remote attackers to download arbitrary library files to a client system by manipulating a "custom update server" argument, which can lead to code execution if written to a Startup folder. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it represents a high-severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and potential for remote code execution, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:housecall:6.6:*:server:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.6.0.1278CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:housecall:6.6.0.1278:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.51.0.1028CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:housecall:6.51.0.1028:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.