CVE-2006-3762 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read or execute arbitrary files via a crafted URI in the Touch Control ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3762?
CVE-2006-3762 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Touch Control ActiveX control 2.0.0.55 allows remote attackers to read and possibly execute arbitrary files via a "file///" URI in the sPath parameter to the Execute function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3762?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Touch Control Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3762?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3762 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2006-3762 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3762 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpqj-63g9-fq5w.