CVE-2009-4453 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveFormat method in the SoftCab Sound Converter 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-2009-4453?
CVE-2009-4453 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 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 SoftCab Sound Converter ActiveX control (sndConverter.ocx) 1.2 allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveFormat method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4453?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Softcab Sound Converter Activex.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4453 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-2009-4453 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4453 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hpgw-pjpm-jm2g.