8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4919: Input Validation

First published: Tue Nov 04 2008(Updated: )

Insecure method vulnerability in VISAGESOFT eXPert PDF Viewer X ActiveX control (VSPDFViewerX.ocx) 3.0.990.0 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname to the savePageAsBitmap method.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Visagesoft Expert PDF Viewer ActiveX=3.0.990.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4919?

    CVE-2008-4919 is considered to have a high severity level due to its potential for remote file overwrite vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4919?

    To fix CVE-2008-4919, upgrade to a patched version of Visagesoft eXPert PDF Viewer X or disable the ActiveX control if not in use.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-4919?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-4919 allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on the target system, leading to data loss or compromise.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-4919?

    CVE-2008-4919 specifically affects Visagesoft eXPert PDF Viewer ActiveX control version 3.0.990.0.

  • Is CVE-2008-4919 still a concern today?

    While CVE-2008-4919 was discovered in 2008, it remains a concern for systems that still utilize the vulnerable ActiveX control.

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