CVE-2008-4300

Name: CVE-2008-4300
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-29T17:17:29.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4300 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A certain ActiveX control in adsiis.dll in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a long string in the second argument to the GetObject method. NOTE: this issue was disclosed by an unreliable researcher, so it might be incorrect.. EPSS estimates a 13.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A certain ActiveX control in adsiis.dll in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a long string in the second argument to the GetObject method. NOTE: this issue was disclosed by an unreliable researcher, so it might be incorrect.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.55%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Information Services	All versions

References

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4325Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496696/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45584Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4325Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496696/100/0/threadedExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45584Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4300?

How severe is CVE-2008-4300?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4300 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4300?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST