Visagesoft · Visagesoft Expert Pdf Editorx · CVE-2008-6496
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
VISAGESOFT eXPert PDF EditorX version 1.0.200.0
**Description**
The issue concerns an insecure method in the VSPDFEditorX.VSPDFEdit ActiveX control, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files. This is achieved by exploiting the `extractPagesToFile` method, specifically through its first argument.
**Recommendations**
For version 1.0.200.0, consider disabling the `extractPagesToFile` method as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the VSPDFEditorX.VSPDFEdit ActiveX control to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the first argument in the `extractPagesToFile` method in the affected ActiveX control until the issue is resolved.