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CVE-2008-5232

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the CallHTMLHelp method in the Microsoft Windows Media Services ActiveX control in nskey.dll 4.1.00.3917 in Windows Media Services on...

Published: Nov 26, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 22, 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

32.2%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.3%
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 the CallHTMLHelp method in the Microsoft Windows Media Services ActiveX control in nskey.dll 4.1.00.3917 in Windows Media Services on Microsoft Windows NT and 2000, and Avaya Media and Message Application servers, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Sources

Microsoft Windows Media Services 'nskey.dll' 4.1 - ActiveX Control Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
Jeremy Brown · windows · Aug 22, 2008

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