CVE-2010-2452 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 29 Jun 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in KVIrc's DCC functionality, potentially compromising system integrity.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2010-2452?

CVE-2010-2452 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the DCC functionality in KVIrc 3.4 and 4.0 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2452?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kvirc Kvirc.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2452?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2010-2452 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2452 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-2452, GHSA-gm4g-x7wc-9fhf.