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CVE-2008-2959

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control (vb6skit.dll) in Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition 6.0 SP6 might allow remote attackers to execute...

Published: Jul 2, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 18, 2008

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

24.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control (vb6skit.dll) in Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition 6.0 SP6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long lpstrLinkPath argument to the fCreateShellLink function.

Sources

Visual Basic Enterprise Edition SP6 - 'vb6skit.dll' Buffer Overflow (PoC)Exploit
shinnai · windows · Jun 18, 2008

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