CVE-2008-0220
CVE-2008-0220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gateway Cweblaunchctl Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gateway Cweblaunchctl Activex Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) second or (2) fourth argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0220?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) second or (2) fourth argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0220?
- CVE-2008-0220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0220 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0220?
- CVE-2008-0220 primarily affects Gateway Cweblaunchctl Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0220?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0220 published?
- CVE-2008-0220 was published on 2008-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=119984138526735&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28379
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/735441
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27193
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0077
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4869
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4982
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:gateway:cweblaunchctl_activex_control:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gateway:weblaunch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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