How severe is CVE-2008-4922?

CVE-2008-4922 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4922?

CVE-2008-4922 affects Djvu Activex Control For Microsoft Office 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4922?

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-2008-4922 published?

CVE-2008-4922 was published on 2008-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4922

CVE-2008-4922 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Djvu Activex Control For Microsoft Office 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% 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: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Djvu Activex Control For Microsoft Office 2000
Published: 2008-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the DjVu ActiveX Control 3.0 for Microsoft Office (DjVu_ActiveX_MSOffice.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) ImageURL property, and possibly the (2) Mode, (3) Page, or (4) Zoom properties.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4922?: Buffer overflow in the DjVu ActiveX Control 3.0 for Microsoft Office (DjVu_ActiveX_MSOffice.dll) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) ImageURL property, and possibly the (2) Mode, (3) Page, or (4) Zoom properties.
How severe is CVE-2008-4922?: CVE-2008-4922 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4922?: CVE-2008-4922 affects Djvu Activex Control For Microsoft Office 2000. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4922?: 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-2008-4922 published?: CVE-2008-4922 was published on 2008-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:djvu:activex_control_for_microsoft_office_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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