CVE-2008-0953 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via a malicious .exe filename in the HP Instant Support ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2008-0953?
CVE-2008-0953 is a critical command injection 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 StartApp function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a .exe filename in the argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5608 and CVE-2008-0953.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Instant Support.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0953 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2008-0953 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0953 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6f2-vq83-q999.