CVE-2008-3329 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 27 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted URLs when the browser is configured to use only proxies.

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: Available

What is CVE-2008-3329?

CVE-2008-3329 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Links before 2.1, when "only proxies" is enabled, has unknown impact and attack vectors related to providing "URLs to external programs."

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3329?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Twibright Links.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3329?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2008-3329 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3329 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3329, GHSA-6j4p-vq7v-x6g8.