RCE in Microsoft Activex
CVE-2008-0551
The NamoInstaller.NamoInstall.1 ActiveX control in NamoInstaller.dll 3.0.0.1 and earlier in Namo Web Editor in Sejoong Namo ActiveSquare 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the argument to the Install method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 9.3 (High). Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.297 (98.2th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 98th percentile — 98.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.297 · newest: 0.297 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Activex
- Sejoong Namo Activesquare — versions 6
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39943 (vdb-entry)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4986 (exploit)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/27580 (vdb-entry)
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0299 (vdb-entry)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39974 (vdb-entry)
- secunia.com/advisories/28649 (Vendor Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/27453 (Exploit, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0551?
- CVE-2008-0551 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Activex, classified under Code Injection. Published 2008-02-01.
- Is CVE-2008-0551 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.