# CVE-2008-4493: Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote att

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-10-08 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft PicturePusher ActiveX control (PipPPush.DLL 7.00.0709), as used in Microsoft Digital Image 2006 Starter Edition, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary files by using the AddString and Post methods and a modified PostURL to construct an HTTP POST request. NOTE: this issue might only be exploitable in limited environments or non-default browser settings.

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6699
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4376
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45735
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31632
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021018

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