CVE-2007-4962 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Sep 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious disk images containing path traversal filenames.

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-2007-4962?

CVE-2007-4962 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in WinImage 8.10 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a (1) .IMG or (2) .ISO file. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4962?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winimage Winimage.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4962?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4962 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-2007-4962 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4962 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6m4m-fpvv-rx8g.