CVE-2008-20001
Vulnerability Scoring
Analysis In Progress
CVE-2008-20001 Vulnerability Analysis & Exploit Details
CVE-2008-20001
Attack Complexity Details
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Attack Complexity:
Attack Complexity Analysis In Progress
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Attack Vector:
Attack Vector Under Analysis
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Privileges Required:
None
No authentication is required for exploitation.
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Scope:
Impact is confined to the initially vulnerable component.
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User Interaction:
None
No user interaction is necessary for exploitation.
CVE-2008-20001 Details
Status: Received on 30 Aug 2025, 14:15 UTC
Published on: 30 Aug 2025, 14:15 UTC
CVSS Release:
CVE-2008-20001 Vulnerability Summary
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.
Assessing the Risk of CVE-2008-20001
Access Complexity Graph
The exploitability of CVE-2008-20001 depends on two key factors: attack complexity (the level of effort required to execute an exploit) and privileges required (the access level an attacker needs).
Exploitability Analysis for CVE-2008-20001
No exploitability data is available for CVE-2008-20001.
Understanding AC and PR
A lower complexity and fewer privilege requirements make exploitation easier. Security teams should evaluate these aspects to determine the urgency of mitigation strategies, such as patch management and access control policies.
Attack Complexity (AC) measures the difficulty in executing an exploit. A high AC means that specific conditions must be met, making an attack more challenging, while a low AC means the vulnerability can be exploited with minimal effort.
Privileges Required (PR) determine the level of system access necessary for an attack. Vulnerabilities requiring no privileges are more accessible to attackers, whereas high privilege requirements limit exploitation to authorized users with elevated access.
CVSS Score Breakdown Chart
Above is the CVSS Sub-score Breakdown for CVE-2008-20001, illustrating how Base, Impact, and Exploitability factors combine to form the overall severity rating. A higher sub-score typically indicates a more severe or easier-to-exploit vulnerability.
CIA Impact Analysis
Below is the Impact Analysis for CVE-2008-20001, showing how Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability might be affected if the vulnerability is exploited. Higher values usually signal greater potential damage.
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Confidentiality:
None
CVE-2008-20001 does not compromise confidentiality.
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Integrity:
None
CVE-2008-20001 does not impact data integrity.
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Availability:
None
CVE-2008-20001 does not affect system availability.
CVE-2008-20001 References
External 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
CWE Common Weakness Enumeration
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