CVE-2007-6513 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and registry values via dangerous ActiveX methods in HP eSupportDiagnostics, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2007-6513?
CVE-2007-6513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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
HP eSupportDiagnostics ActiveX control (hpediag.dll) 1.0.11.0 exports dangerous methods, which allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via the ReadTextFile method, or (2) read arbitrary registry values via the ReadValue method.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6513?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Esupportdiagnostics.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6513?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6513 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-6513 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6513 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-229w-w68g-gcf2.