CVE-2012-5897 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can write or overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveToFile method in the ARDoc 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-2012-5897?
CVE-2012-5897 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2012. 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 (1) SimpleTree and (2) ReportTree classes in the ARDoc ActiveX control (ARDoc.dll) in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier do not properly implement the SaveToFile method, which allows remote attackers to write or overwrite arbitrary files via the bstrFileName argument.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5897?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quest Intrust.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5897?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5897 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-2012-5897 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5897 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q586-cx23-6hg5.