CVE-2009-0865 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can create or overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in the GeoVision LiveX ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-0865?
CVE-2009-0865 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in the SnapShotToFile method in the GeoVision LiveX (aka LiveX_v8200) ActiveX control 8.1.2 and 8.2.0 in LIVEX_~1.OCX allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument, possibly involving the PlayX and SnapShotX methods.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0865?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Geovision Livex Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0865?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0865 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-2009-0865 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0865 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p738-xrj8-6293.