CVE-2002-2352: The NBActiveX.ocx ActiveX control in NeoBook 4 allows remote attackers to install and execute arbitrary progra

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MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2352 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting neobook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The NBActiveX.ocx ActiveX control in NeoBook 4 allows remote attackers to install and execute arbitrary programs.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: neosoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neosoft neobook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy neobook || rpm -q neobook || neobook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison neobook sudo apt install neobook=<VERSION_BEFORE_4> sudo apt-mark hold neobook

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list neobook sudo dnf downgrade neobook-<VERSION_BEFORE_4> sudo dnf versionlock add neobook

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-2352?

neobook: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2352 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2352 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-2352 affect?

CVE-2002-2352 affects neobook. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). The NBActiveX.ocx ActiveX control in NeoBook 4 allows remote attackers to install and execute arbitrary programs.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2352?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

References

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