CVE-2008-0631 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite or modify arbitrary files via ActiveX controls in MailBee Objects, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2008-0631?
CVE-2008-0631 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 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
Multiple ActiveX controls in MailBee.dll in MailBee Objects 5.5 allow remote attackers to (1) overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveToDisk method, or (2) modify files via the AddStringToFile method.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0631?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Afterlogic Mailbee Objects.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0631?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0631 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-2008-0631 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0631 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-853q-qqmx-f5hg.