CVE-2008-3371 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the language parameter of TalkBack's help script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3371?
CVE-2008-3371 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in install/help.php in TalkBack 2.3.5, and other versions before 2.3.6.2, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3371?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Talkback Talkback.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3371?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3371 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-2008-3371 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3371 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97x3-pw87-2536.