CVE-2007-4982 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via path traversal in the QRCode ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable methods.
- 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-2007-4982?
CVE-2007-4982 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 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
Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in the MW6QRCode.QRCode.1 ActiveX control in MW6QRCode.dll in MW6 Technologies QRCode ActiveX 3.0.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the (1) SaveAsBMP or (2) SaveAsWMF method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4982?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mw6 Technologies Qrcode Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4982?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4982 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-2007-4982 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4982 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p68h-7w45-x23q.