CVE-2008-0470

A certain ActiveX control in Comodo AntiVirus 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the ExecuteStr method

published January 29, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
31%
Percentile
98.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty ActiveX control in Comodo AntiVirus can let remote attackers execute arbitrary commands. Yikes! 🔥 Think of it like a dinner party where the host hands out a magic key that opens every door in the house. If a guest finds this key, they can open any room without permission! An attacker could potentially walk right in and control your system, running commands as if they were you. This kind of access could lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation, or even worse—full system compromise. That's definitely a situation you want to avoid!

Put simply

Think of it like a dinner party where the host hands out a magic key that opens every door in the house. If a guest finds this key, they can open any room without permission! This vulnerability stems from the ExecuteStr method in a certain ActiveX control of Comodo AntiVirus, allowing remote attackers to gain command execution privileges without proper authentication.

What to do

An attacker could potentially walk right in and control your system, running commands as if they were you. This kind of access could lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation, or even worse—full system compromise. That's definitely a situation you want to avoid! To protect your system, ensure that you update to the latest version of Comodo AntiVirus. If you're still using version 2.0, it's crucial to check for updates or consider alternative solutions. Always keep your security software up to date to safeguard against potential vulnerabilities! You've got this! By staying proactive and following these steps, you're one step closer to locking down your security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.30854 · 98.2th percentile
Published
2008-01-29T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JAN 19:00Z
    A certain ActiveX control in Comodo AntiVirus 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the ExecuteStr method
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