CVE-2008-20001

activePDF WebGrabber 3.8.2.0 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm

Description

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.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16635
metasploit WORKING POC LOW
by MC · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/activepdf_webgrabber.rb

Scores

EPSS 0.5470
EPSS Percentile 98.0%

Classification

CWE
CWE-121
Status draft

Timeline

Published Aug 30, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026