CVE-2008-0237 json
The Microsoft Rich Textbox ActiveX Control (RICHTX32.OCX) 6.1.97.82 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by invoking the i…
published 2008-01-11 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0249
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 20.5%
- EPSS 20.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The Microsoft Rich Textbox ActiveX Control (RICHTX32.OCX) 6.1.97.82 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by invoking the insecure SaveFile method.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4874)
- Published
Exploit prediction
20.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4874 Microsoft Rich Textbox Control 6.0-SP6 - 'SaveFile()' Insecure Method remote, 2008-01-09
- shinnai.altervista.org http://shinnai.altervista.org/exploits/txt/TXT_DZVN8CwCha0I2fI3NeEs.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27201 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/4874
exploit
-
shinnai.altervista.org
/exploits/txt/TXT_DZVN8CwCha0I2fI3NeEs.html
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27201
vdb-entry, exploit
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39557
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0237
- NVD CVE-2008-0237
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