CVE-2008-2434

Name: CVE-2008-2434
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-23T18:30:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.00%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2434 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX control 6.51.0.1028 and 6.6.0.1278 in Housecall_ActiveX.dll allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary library file onto a client system via a "custom update server" argument. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.. EPSS estimates a 7.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Trend Micro HouseCall ActiveX control 6.51.0.1028 and 6.6.0.1278 in Housecall_ActiveX.dll allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary library file onto a client system via a "custom update server" argument. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.00%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trend Micro	Housecall	6.6
Trend Micro	Housecall	6.6.0.1278
Trend Micro	Housecall	6.51.0.1028

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2434?

How severe is CVE-2008-2434?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2434 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2434?

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Source: NVD / NIST