CVE-2008-2470 json
The InstallShield Update Service Agent ActiveX control in isusweb.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corrupti…
published 2008-09-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2465
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.5%
- EPSS 5.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The InstallShield Update Service Agent ActiveX control in isusweb.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and browser crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a call to ExecuteRemote with a URL that results in a 404 error response.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
5.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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support.installshield.com
/kb/view.asp?articleid=Q113020
patch
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/630017
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2625
vdb-entry, permissions-required, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31235
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45248
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2470
- NVD CVE-2008-2470
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