CVE-2008-0090
CVE-2008-0090 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Divx Divx Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Divx Divx Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A certain ActiveX control in npUpload.dll in DivX Player 6.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long argument to the SetPassword method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0090?
- A certain ActiveX control in npUpload.dll in DivX Player 6.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long argument to the SetPassword method.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0090?
- CVE-2008-0090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0090 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0090?
- CVE-2008-0090 primarily affects Divx Divx Player. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0090?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0090 published?
- CVE-2008-0090 was published on 2008-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27106
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39386
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4829
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:divx:divx_player:6.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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