CVE-2008-2470

Name: CVE-2008-2470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-18T18:00:00.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2470 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The InstallShield Update Service Agent ActiveX control in isusweb.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a call to ExecuteRemote with a URL that results in a 404 error response.. EPSS estimates a 5.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The InstallShield Update Service Agent ActiveX control in isusweb.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a call to ExecuteRemote with a URL that results in a 404 error response.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.48%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Macrovision	Flexnet Connect	6.0

References

http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?articleid=Q113020Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/630017Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2625Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45248VDB Entry
http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?articleid=Q113020Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/630017Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31235Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2625Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45248VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2470?

How severe is CVE-2008-2470?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2470 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2470?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-2470?

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Source: NVD / NIST