CVE-2008-0221 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via path traversal in the Gateway Weblaunch ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable method.
- 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-2008-0221?
CVE-2008-0221 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2008. 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 WebLaunch.WeblaunchCtl.1 (aka CWebLaunchCtl) ActiveX control in weblaunch.ocx 1.0.0.1 in Gateway Weblaunch allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the second argument to the DoWebLaunch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0221?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gateway Weblaunch.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0221?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0221 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-2008-0221 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0221 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7rm-rgh4-mhj4.