CVE-2008-0790 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the Intermate WinIPDS server via directory traversal in the URI.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0790?
CVE-2008-0790 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in ipdsserver.exe in Intermate WinIPDS 3.3 G52-33-021 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URI.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0790?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intermate Winipds.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0790?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0790 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-2008-0790 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0790 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h8fc-w45m-x9wj.