CVE-2008-2551

Name: CVE-2008-2551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-04T23:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 46.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 46.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

46.94%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Icona	Instant Messenger	1.0.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2551?

How severe is CVE-2008-2551?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2551?

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Source: NVD / NIST