CVE-2008-1617 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via JavaScript manipulation in the Web TransferCtrl Class, 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-2008-1617?

CVE-2008-1617 is a critical use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 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

Double free vulnerability in Web TransferCtrl Class 8,2,1,4 (iManFile.cab), as used in WorkSite Web 8.2 before SP1 P2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that sets the Server property to a string, then sets the string to null.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1617?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Interwoven Worksite Web.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1617?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2008-1617 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1617 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6gjh-h486-gr33.

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