Vulnerability Description
The AppendStringToFile function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to create files with arbitrary content via a full pathname in the first argument and the content in the second argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-5608 and CVE-2008-0953.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Instant Support | <= 1.0.0.23 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30516Vendor Advisory
- http://www.csis.dk/dk/forside/CSIS-RI-0003.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/190939US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29526
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29535
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020165
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1740/references
- http://www12.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=emr_na-c01422264
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42834
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30516Vendor Advisory
- http://www.csis.dk/dk/forside/CSIS-RI-0003.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/190939US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29526
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29535
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020165
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0952?
CVE-2008-0952 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The AppendStringToFile function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to create files with arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2008-0952?
CVE-2008-0952 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0952?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Instant Support.