CVE-2007-6506 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite or read arbitrary files via ActiveX methods in HP Software Update, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.
- 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-2007-6506?
CVE-2007-6506 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 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
The HPRulesEngine.ContentCollection.1 ActiveX Control in RulesEngine.dll for HP Software Update 4.000.005.007 and earlier, including 3.0.8.4, allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite and corrupt arbitrary files via arguments to the SaveToFile method, and possibly (2) access arbitrary files via the LoadDataFromFile method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6506?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Software Update.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6506?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6506 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-2007-6506 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6506 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-29mh-h3mm-7r6h.