CVE-2008-7168 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can force arbitrary file downloads and overwrites via the UUSee UUUpgrade ActiveX control, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2008-7168?
CVE-2008-7168 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 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 the UUSee UUUpgrade ActiveX control (UUUpgrade.ocx 3.0.2.12) allows remote attackers to force the download and overwrite of arbitrary files via crafted arguments to the Update method, as exploited in the wild in June 2009.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7168?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Uusee Uusee, Uusee Uuupgrade.ocx.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-7168 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7168 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v98p-5p6g-589f.