CVE-2008-5089 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via insecure ActiveX methods in Data Dynamics ActiveReports, 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-2008-5089?
CVE-2008-5089 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 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 DDActiveReportsViewer2.ARViewer2 ActiveX control (arview2.ocx) in Data Dynamics ActiveReports 2.5.0.1314 allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a call to the (1) Pages.Save, (2) PrintReport, or (3) Canvas.Save method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5089?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Datadynamics Activereports.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5089?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5089 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-2008-5089 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5089 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7m8h-jh7p-6pqw.