CVE-2008-0437
CVE-2008-0437 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Virtual Rooms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 58% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 58% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Virtual Rooms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the WebHPVCInstall.HPVirtualRooms14 ActiveX control in HPVirtualRooms14.dll 1.0.0.100, as used in the installation process for HP Virtual Rooms, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) AuthenticationURL, (2) PortalAPIURL, or (3) cabroot property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0437?
- Multiple buffer overflows in the WebHPVCInstall.HPVirtualRooms14 ActiveX control in HPVirtualRooms14.dll 1.0.0.100, as used in the installation process for HP Virtual Rooms, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) AuthenticationURL, (2) PortalAPIURL, or (3) cabroot property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0437?
- CVE-2008-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0437 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0437?
- CVE-2008-0437 primarily affects Hp Virtual Rooms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0437?
- 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-2008-0437 published?
- CVE-2008-0437 was published on 2008-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=120098751528333&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28595
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27384
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0236
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39836
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4959
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:virtual_rooms:1.0.0.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:activex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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