CVE-2008-0952 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 4 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can create arbitrary files via the HPISDataManager ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2008-0952?

CVE-2008-0952 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 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

The AppendStringToFile function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to create files with arbitrary content via a full pathname in the first argument and the content in the second argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5608 and CVE-2008-0953.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0952?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Instant Support.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0952?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0952 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-0952 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0952 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9m8-8cfg-x353.