CVE-2008-4919: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4919: Insecure method vulnerability in VISAGESOFT eXPert PDF Viewer X ActiveX control (VSPDFViewerX.ocx) 3.0.990....

Insecure method vulnerability in VISAGESOFT eXPert PDF Viewer X ActiveX control (VSPDFViewerX.ocx) 3.0.990.0 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname to the savePageAsBitmap method.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-4919 is a legacy client-side ActiveX issue in VISAGESOFT eXPert PDF Viewer X 3.0.990.0. A malicious remote site could abuse the control to overwrite files using a full local pathname. Business risk depends on whether this old ActiveX control is still installed and allowed to run. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints with Internet Explorer-era ActiveX support and eXPert PDF Viewer X 3.0.990.0 installed or enabled. Modern systems without this OCX or without ActiveX execution are unlikely to be affected. Prioritize rapid discovery over broad emergency response. If the vulnerable ActiveX control is present on user workstations, remove or isolate it because remote file overwrite can damage endpoint integrity. If absent, residual risk is low. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for VSPDFViewerX.ocx and eXPert PDF Viewer X 3.0.990.0.; Remove or disable the ActiveX control where it is not business-required.; Restrict ActiveX execution in browsers and enterprise policy..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2008, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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6875CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
expertpdfviewerx-activex-file-overwrite(46218)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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