CVE-2007-2851 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteDataToFile method in the LeadTools ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2007-2851?
CVE-2007-2851 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2007. 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
A certain ActiveX control in LeadTools Raster Variant Object Library (LTRVR14e.dll) 14.5.0.44 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via the WriteDataToFile method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lead Technologies Leadtools Raster Variant Object Library.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2851 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-2007-2851 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2851 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chc8-7fq5-5hhg.