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CVE-2007-5253

5.0 · MEDIUM

c32web.exe in McMurtrey/Whitaker Cart32 before 6.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the ImageName parameter in a GetImage action, by appending a NULL byte (%00) sequence followed…

Published Oct 6, 2007mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associatesCWE-20EPSS 8.87%

Overview

CVE-2007-5253 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associates cart32. It was published on October 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

c32web.exe in McMurtrey/Whitaker Cart32 before 6.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the ImageName parameter in a GetImage action, by appending a NULL byte (%00) sequence followed by an image file extension, as demonstrated by a request for a ".txt%00.gif" file. NOTE: this might be a directory traversal vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associates. Update cart32 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associatescart320Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/38580Refsecunia.com/advisories/27061Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3194Refwww.cart32.com/whatsnew.aspRefwww.security-assessment.com/files/advisories/2007-10-04_Cart32_Arbitrary_File_Download.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/481489/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25928Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36954Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/30639/Refosvdb.org/38580

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5253?

CVE-2007-5253 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associates cart32. It was published on October 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5253?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5253?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcmurtrey_whitaker_and_associates. Update cart32 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-5253?

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