How severe is CVE-2008-1605?

CVE-2008-1605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1605 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1605?

CVE-2008-1605 affects Leadtools Multimedia Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1605?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1605 published?

CVE-2008-1605 was published on 2008-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1605

CVE-2008-1605 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Leadtools Multimedia Toolkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Leadtools Multimedia Toolkit
Published: 2008-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) ltmmCaptureCtrl Class, (2) ltmmConvertCtrl Class, and (3) ltmmPlayCtrl Class ActiveX controls (ltmm15.dll 15.1.0.17 and earlier) in LEADTOOLS Multimedia Toolkit 15 allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveSettingsToFile method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1605?: The (1) ltmmCaptureCtrl Class, (2) ltmmConvertCtrl Class, and (3) ltmmPlayCtrl Class ActiveX controls (ltmm15.dll 15.1.0.17 and earlier) in LEADTOOLS Multimedia Toolkit 15 allow attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveSettingsToFile method.
How severe is CVE-2008-1605?: CVE-2008-1605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1605 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1605?: CVE-2008-1605 affects Leadtools Multimedia Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1605?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1605 published?: CVE-2008-1605 was published on 2008-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:leadtools:multimedia_toolkit:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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