CVE-2008-0082
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe...
CVE-2008-0082 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Microsoft Windows Messenger, published August 13, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 34.4%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 34.4%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
- Record
CVE-2008-0082- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
- Record
CVE-2008-0082- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-0095No score
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
- Record
EUVD-2008-0095- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-9w65-px9w-6j3cNo score
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe...
An ActiveX control (Messenger.UIAutomation.1) in Windows Messenger 4.7 and 5.1 is marked as safe-for-scripting, which allows remote attackers to control the Messenger application, and "change state," obtain contact information, and establish audio or video connections without notification via unknown vectors.
- Record
GHSA-9w65-px9w-6j3c- Weakness
- CWE-200
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5995
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2354
us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.html
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-050
securityfocus.com/bid/30551