CVE-2008-2511 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a path traversal flaw in an ActiveX control to overwrite files in the Startup folder.
- 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-2008-2511?
CVE-2008-2511 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in the UmxEventCli.CachedAuditDataList.1 (aka UmxEventCliLib) ActiveX control in UmxEventCli.dll in CA Internet Security Suite 2008 allows remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the SaveToFile method. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ca Internet Security Suite Plus 2008.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2511 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-2008-2511 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2511 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3cww-4xhx-h8c4.