Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-2551
The DownloaderActiveX Control (DownloaderActiveX.ocx) in Icona SpA C6 Messenger 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a URL in the propDownloadUrl parameter with the propPostDownloadAction parameter set to "run."
At least one public exploit which can be used to exploit this vulnerability exists!
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-2551
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 95.68%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 99 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
Metasploit modules for CVE-2008-2551
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Icona SpA C6 Messenger DownloaderActiveX Control Arbitrary File Download and Execute
Disclosure Date: 2008-06-03First seen: 2020-04-26exploit/windows/browser/c6_messenger_downloaderactivexThis module exploits a vulnerability in Icona SpA C6 Messenger 1.0.0.1. The vulnerability is in the DownloaderActiveX Control (DownloaderActiveX.ocx). The insecure control can be abused to download and execute arbitrary files in the context of the currently logged-
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-2551
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-2551
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-2551
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5732
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3926
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42825
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1733/references
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29519
C6 Messenger Installation URL Downloader ActiveX Control Arbitrary File Download Vulnerability
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493019/100/0/threaded
Products affected by CVE-2008-2551
- cpe:2.3:a:icona:instant_messenger:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*