CVE-2011-2590 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via UNC share paths in the UUSee ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2011-2590?
CVE-2011-2590 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 2011. 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
The Play method in the UUPlayer ActiveX control 6.0.0.1 in UUSee 2010 6.11.0609.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a UNC share pathname in the MPlayerPath parameter.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2590?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Uusee Uuplayer Activex Control, Uusee Uusee.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2590?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2590 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-2011-2590 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2590 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qr99-333m-86wc.