CVE-2008-3480

CVE-2008-3480 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Anzio Print Wizard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Anzio Web Print Object (WePO) ActiveX control 3.2.19 and 3.2.24, as used in Anzio Print Wizard, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mainurl parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3480?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Anzio Web Print Object (WePO) ActiveX control 3.2.19 and 3.2.24, as used in Anzio Print Wizard, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mainurl parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-3480?
CVE-2008-3480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3480 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3480?
CVE-2008-3480 primarily affects Anzio Print Wizard. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3480?
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-2008-3480 published?
CVE-2008-3480 was published on 2008-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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