Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-1700 is a legacy WorkSite Web issue where a remote attacker could make the Web TransferCtrl ActiveX component consume memory by causing many windows to open. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft. Exposure is mainly organizations still using WorkSite Web 8.2 before SP1 P2 with the iManFile.cab control. Likely exposure is limited to legacy WorkSite Web 8.2 environments before SP1 P2, especially users running the referenced ActiveX control. Modern environments without this WorkSite Web component or legacy ActiveX support are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless WorkSite Web 8.2 before SP1 P2 remains business-critical. Prioritize remediation for environments where users still rely on the ActiveX control, because denial of service can affect productivity even without confirmed data compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory WorkSite Web 8.2 deployments and identify versions before SP1 P2.; Upgrade affected WorkSite Web 8.2 systems to SP1 P2 or later where supported.; Check vendor guidance for supported remediation on retired or legacy deployments..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- worksiteweb-webtransferctrl-imanfile-dos(41757)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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