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CVE-2008-3957

UnknownEPSS 17.76%

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CVE-2008-3957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX 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 to the Save method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 17.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX 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 to the Save method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.76%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Image Acquisition LoggerAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3957?
The Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition Logger ActiveX 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 to the Save method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-3957?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3957?
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Source: NVD / NIST