CVE-2008-5232

Name: CVE-2008-5232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-26T01:30:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 36.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the CallHTMLHelp method in the Microsoft Windows Media Services ActiveX control in nskey.dll 4.1.00.3917 in Windows Media Services on Microsoft Windows NT and 2000, and Avaya Media and Message Application servers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 36.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the CallHTMLHelp method in the Microsoft Windows Media Services ActiveX control in nskey.dll 4.1.00.3917 in Windows Media Services on Microsoft Windows NT and 2000, and Avaya Media and Message Application servers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

36.11%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.org/0808-exploits/wms-overflow.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020733Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/30814.html.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44629Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.org/0808-exploits/wms-overflow.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020733Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30814Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/30814.html.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44629Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 26, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5232?

How severe is CVE-2008-5232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 36.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5232?

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