critical9.3Public exploit code
CVE-2008-5492
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PDFVIEW.PdfviewCtrl.1 ActiveX control in pdfview.ocx 2.0.0.1 in VeryDOC PDF Viewer OCX Control allows remote attackers to exe…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- VeryPDF PDFView - ActiveX Component Heap Buffer Overflow2008-11-15 · dos · windows · Verified
- VeryPDF PDFView - OCX ActiveX OpenPDF Heap Overflow (Metasploit)2010-09-20 · remote · windows · Verified
- VeryPDF PDFView - OCX ActiveX OpenPDF Heap Overflow (PoC)2008-11-15 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
Heap-based buffer overflow in the PDFVIEW.PdfviewCtrl.1 ActiveX control in pdfview.ocx 2.0.0.1 in VeryDOC PDF Viewer OCX Control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the OpenPDF method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Verypdf | Verydoc Pdf Viewer | Version 2.0.0.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32725
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4715
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisories/openpdf.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32313
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46622
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7126
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32725
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4715
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisories/openpdf.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32313
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46622
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7126