CVE-2008-5364
CVE-2008-5364 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nos Microsystems Getplus Download Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Nos Microsystems Getplus Download Manager
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the getPlus ActiveX control in gp.ocx 1.2.2.50 in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used for the Adobe Reader 8.1 installation process and other downloads, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-4817.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5364?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the getPlus ActiveX control in gp.ocx 1.2.2.50 in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used for the Adobe Reader 8.1 installation process and other downloads, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-4817.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5364?
- CVE-2008-5364 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5364 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5364?
- CVE-2008-5364 affects Nos Microsystems Getplus Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5364?
- 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-2008-5364 published?
- CVE-2008-5364 was published on 2008-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=754
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-19.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32105
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3002
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nos_microsystems:getplus_download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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