How severe is CVE-2008-0392?

CVE-2008-0392 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0392 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0392?

CVE-2008-0392 affects Microsoft Visual Basic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0392?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0392 published?

CVE-2008-0392 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0392

CVE-2008-0392 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Basic
Published: 2008-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition 6.0 SP6 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .dsr file with a long (1) ConnectionName or (2) CommandName line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0392?: Multiple buffer overflows in Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition 6.0 SP6 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .dsr file with a long (1) ConnectionName or (2) CommandName line.
How severe is CVE-2008-0392?: CVE-2008-0392 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0392 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0392?: CVE-2008-0392 affects Microsoft Visual Basic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0392?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0392 published?: CVE-2008-0392 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_basic:6.0:sp6:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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