CVE-2008-7168

Name: CVE-2008-7168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-08T10:30:01.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-7168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insecure method vulnerability in the UUSee UUUpgrade ActiveX control (UUUpgrade.ocx 3.0.2.12) allows remote attackers to force the download and overwrite of arbitrary files via crafted arguments to the Update method, as exploited in the wild in June 2009.. EPSS estimates a 5.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure method vulnerability in the UUSee UUUpgrade ActiveX control (UUUpgrade.ocx 3.0.2.12) allows remote attackers to force the download and overwrite of arbitrary files via crafted arguments to the Update method, as exploited in the wild in June 2009.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.65%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Uusee	Uusee	4.0.0.32_2008
Uusee	Uuupgrade.Ocx	3.0.2.12

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7168?

How severe is CVE-2008-7168?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7168?

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Source: NVD / NIST