Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteReport method, probably related to the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | Vulnerability Scanner | 3.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26243Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018469
- http://www.nessus.org/news/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25088
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2680
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35641
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4230
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26243Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018469
- http://www.nessus.org/news/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25088
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2680
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35641
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4230
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteR...
How severe is CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4031?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.