CVE-2008-4749

VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control <4.8.8.0 - RCE

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4749. PoCs published by shinnai.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in db Software Laboratory VImpX (VImpX.ocx) v. 4.8.8.0, including a stack-based buffer overflow (RCE) and arbitrary file deletion/corruption via unsafe method calls. The PoC uses VBScript to trigger these vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.

Description

Multiple insecure method vulnerabilities in the VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) 4.8.8.0 in DB Software Laboratory VImp X, possibly 4.7.7, allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the LogFile property and ClearLogFile method, and (2) the SaveToFile method.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by shinnai · htmlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6828

This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in db Software Laboratory VImpX (VImpX.ocx) v. 4.8.8.0, including a stack-based buffer overflow (RCE) and arbitrary file deletion/corruption via unsafe method calls. The PoC uses VBScript to trigger these vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: db Software Laboratory VImpX (VImpX.ocx) v. 4.8.8.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage using Internet Explorer with the vulnerable ActiveX control installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46096
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4509
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6828
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31907

Scores

EPSS 0.0303
EPSS Percentile 85.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
db_soft_lab/vimp_x 4.8.8.0
Published Oct 27, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026