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FKIE_CVE-2008-0953

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2008-06-04 20:32 - Updated: 2026-06-16 22:50
Severity
Summary
The StartApp function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a .exe filename in the argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5608 and CVE-2008-0953.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
hp instant_support *

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    },
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      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Vulnerabilidad sin especificar en ciertos controles ActiveX en HPISDataManager.dll en HP Instant Support anterior a 1.0.0.24, posee un impacto y vectores remotos de ataque desconocidos. Vulnerabilidad distinta de CVE-2007-5608 yCVE-2008-0952."
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  "id": "CVE-2008-0953",
  "lastModified": "2026-06-16T22:50:40.580",
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