CVE-2008-4749 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via insecure ActiveX methods, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2008-4749?
CVE-2008-4749 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 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 insecure method vulnerabilities in the VImpX.VImpAX ActiveX control (VImpX.ocx) 4.8.8.0 in DB Software Laboratory VImp X, possibly 4.7.7, allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) the LogFile property and ClearLogFile method, and (2) the SaveToFile method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4749?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Db Soft Lab Vimp X.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4749?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4749 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-2008-4749 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4749 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8q9-6c52-5m3f.