CVE-2008-20001: Stack Overflow

Description

activePDF WebGrabber version 3.8.2.0 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GetStatus() method of the APWebGrb.ocx ActiveX control. By passing an overly long string to this method, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable process. Although the control is not marked safe for scripting, exploitation is possible via crafted HTML content in Internet Explorer under permissive security settings.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

References

Other References

https://documentation.activepdf.com/WebGrabber_GS/b_installation/New_Installation.html https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/activepdf_webgrabber.rb https://support.activepdf.com/support/solutions/35000139131 https://web.archive.org/web/20081219180353/http://www.activepdf.com/products/serverproducts/webgrabber/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16635 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/activepdf-webgrabber-activex-control-buffer-overflow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-20001? +

activePDF WebGrabber version 3.8.2.0 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the GetStatus() method of the APWebGrb.ocx ActiveX control. By passing an overly long string to this method, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable process. Although the control is not marked safe for scripting, exploitation is possible via crafted HTML content in Internet Explorer under permissive security settings.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2008-20001? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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