CVE-2008-2015 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit path traversal in ActiveX controls to overwrite files, potentially achieving code execution via startup folder manipulation.
- 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-2008-2015?
CVE-2008-2015 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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
Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in certain ActiveX controls in WatchFire AppScan 7.0 allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the (1) CompactSave and (2) SaveSession method in one control, and the (3) saveRecordedExploreToFile method in a different control. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2015?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Watchfire Appscan.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2015?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2015 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-2008-2015 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2015 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-89pq-qvjv-f582.