CVE-2008-3558
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the WebexUCFObject ActiveX control in atucfobj.dll in Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager before 20.2008.2606.4919 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NewObject method.
Published Aug 8, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-3558 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Webex Meeting Manager (Cisco).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
65%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebexUCFObject ActiveX control in atucfobj.dll in Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager before 20.2008.2606.4919 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NewObject method.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Webex Meeting ManagerCisco | 20.2008.2601.4928 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 8, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory31397
- advisory20080814 Vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager ActiveX Control
- advisoryADV-2008-2319
- exploitMSF webex_ucf_newobject.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16604
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebexUCFObject ActiveX control in atucfobj.dll in Cisco WebEx Meeting Manager before 20.2008.2606.4919 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the NewObject method.
Affected: Webex Meeting Manager (Cisco) versions 20.2008.2601.4928. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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