CVE-2008-0673 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can truncate arbitrary files in the user's home directory by sending a file-transfer request that is automatically accepted before user confirmation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-0673?
CVE-2008-0673 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 open files on the basis of an inbound file-transfer request, before the user has an opportunity to decline the request, which allows remote attackers to truncate arbitrary files in the top level of a home directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0673?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Tintin Tintin\+\+, Tintin Wintin\+\+.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0673?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-0673 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0673 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0673, GHSA-v8mh-v2p3-87m5.