CVE-2007-4983 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 19 Sep 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a path traversal flaw in the jetAudio ActiveX control to overwrite local files.

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-2007-4983?

CVE-2007-4983 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in the JetAudio.Interface.1 ActiveX control in JetFlExt.dll in jetAudio 7.0.3 Basic and 7.0.3.3016 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary local files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the second argument to the DownloadFromMusicStore method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by overwriting JetAudio.exe, which is launched by the control after completion of the method call.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4983?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cowon America Jetaudio.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4983 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-2007-4983 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4983 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mv9m-4996-x55r.