CVE-2008-6442 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via a malicious URL in the DownloadAndInstall method of the DLoader ActiveX control.
- 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-2008-6442?
CVE-2008-6442 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2009. 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
Insecure method vulnerability in Sina Inc. DLoader Class ActiveX Control allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a URL in the first parameter to the DonwloadAndInstall method. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6442?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sina Dloader.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6442?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6442 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-2008-6442 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6442 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqjf-pcpj-x9v7.