CVE-2008-2551

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Icona SpA C6 Messenger - DownloaderActiveX Control Arbitrary File Download and Execute (Metasploit)2012-02-02 · remote · windows · Verified
• C6 Messenger - ActiveX Remote Download and Execute2008-06-03 · remote · windows · Verified

Impact

The DownloaderActiveX Control (DownloaderActiveX.ocx) in Icona SpA C6 Messenger 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a URL in the propDownloadUrl parameter with the propPostDownloadAction parameter set to "run."

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30512
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3926
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493019/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29519
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1733/references
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42825
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5732
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30512
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3926
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493019/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29519
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1733/references
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42825
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5732