Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-5232
Buffer overflow in the CallHTMLHelp method in the Microsoft Windows Media Services ActiveX control in nskey.dll 4.1.00.3917 in Windows Media Services on Microsoft Windows NT and 2000, and Avaya Media and Message Application servers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-5232
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 15.82%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 95 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-5232
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-5232
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-5232
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30814
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.org/0808-exploits/wms-overflow.txt
Exploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/30814.html.txt
Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1020733
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44629
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2008-5232
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*