Vulnerability Description
Insecure method vulnerability in the KWEdit ActiveX control in SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 (KWEDIT.DLL 6400.1.1.41) and 7.10 Patch 5 (KWEDIT.DLL 7100.1.1.43) allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveDocumentAs method or (2) read or execute arbitrary files via the OpenDocument method.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sap | Sap Gui | 6.40 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32869Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-56/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502698/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022062
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1043PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32869Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-56/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502698/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34524
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022062
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1043PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4830?
CVE-2008-4830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Insecure method vulnerability in the KWEdit ActiveX control in SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 (KWEDIT.DLL 6400.1.1.41) and 7.10 Patch 5 (KWEDIT.DLL 7100.1.1.43) allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2008-4830?
CVE-2008-4830 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-2008-4830?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sap Sap Gui.