CVE-2008-0437: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0437: Multiple buffer overflows in the WebHPVCInstall.HPVirtualRooms14 ActiveX control in HPVirtualRooms14.dll 1....

Multiple buffer overflows in the WebHPVCInstall.HPVirtualRooms14 ActiveX control in HPVirtualRooms14.dll 1.0.0.100, as used in the installation process for HP Virtual Rooms, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) AuthenticationURL, (2) PortalAPIURL, or (3) cabroot property value. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old HP Virtual Rooms installer ActiveX vulnerability. A malicious web page could trigger buffer overflows in the HPVirtualRooms14.dll control and potentially run code on a user’s machine. Business risk is concentrated in legacy Windows/Internet Explorer environments where this control remains installed or allowed. Likely limited to legacy endpoints that installed HP Virtual Rooms or its web installer ActiveX control. Modern environments without Internet Explorer ActiveX support are less likely exposed, but unmanaged old Windows systems may still carry the control. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. It is not KEV-listed, but remote code execution through an ActiveX control plus public exploit reference justifies prompt inventory and removal from old endpoints. Mitigation focus: Check HP or archived vendor guidance for any official fix or removal advice.; Inventory endpoints for HPVirtualRooms14.dll and the related ActiveX control.; Remove or disable the control where it is not business-required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 23, 2008, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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hpvirtualrooms-hpvirtualrooms14-activex-bo(39836)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
4959CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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