CVE-2008-3879

Name: CVE-2008-3879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-02T15:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Ultra.OfficeControl ActiveX control in OfficeCtrl.ocx 2.0.2008.801 and earlier in Ultra Shareware Ultra Office Control allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files onto a client system via a URL in the first argument to the Open method, in conjunction with a full destination pathname in the first argument (SaveAsDocument argument) to the Save method.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ultra.OfficeControl ActiveX control in OfficeCtrl.ocx 2.0.2008.801 and earlier in Ultra Shareware Ultra Office Control allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files onto a client system via a URL in the first argument to the Open method, in conjunction with a full destination pathname in the first argument (SaveAsDocument argument) to the Save method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ultrashareware	Ultra Office Control	<= 2.0.2008.801

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3879?

How severe is CVE-2008-3879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3879?

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Source: NVD / NIST