CVE-2008-0220

Name: CVE-2008-0220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-10T23:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0220 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) second or (2) fourth argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 15.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) second or (2) fourth argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.66%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gateway	Cweblaunchctl Activex Control	1.0.0.1
Gateway	Weblaunch	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0220?

How severe is CVE-2008-0220?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0220 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0220?

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Source: NVD / NIST