How severe is CVE-2008-2470?

CVE-2008-2470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2470?

CVE-2008-2470 affects Macrovision Flexnet Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2470?

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-2008-2470 published?

CVE-2008-2470 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2470

CVE-2008-2470 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Macrovision Flexnet Connect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macrovision Flexnet Connect
Published: 2008-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The InstallShield Update Service Agent ActiveX control in isusweb.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a call to ExecuteRemote with a URL that results in a 404 error response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2470?: The InstallShield Update Service Agent ActiveX control in isusweb.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a call to ExecuteRemote with a URL that results in a 404 error response.
How severe is CVE-2008-2470?: CVE-2008-2470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2470?: CVE-2008-2470 affects Macrovision Flexnet Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2470?: 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-2008-2470 published?: CVE-2008-2470 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:macrovision:flexnet_connect:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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