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CVE-2007-5608

9.3 · HIGH

The DownloadFile function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to force a download of an arbitrary…

Published Jun 4, 2008hpEPSS 3.59%

Overview

CVE-2007-5608 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp instant_support. It was published on June 4, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The DownloadFile function in the HPISDataManagerLib.Datamgr ActiveX control in HPISDataManager.dll in HP Instant Support before 1.0.0.24 allows remote attackers to force a download of an arbitrary file onto a client machine via a URL in the first argument and a destination filename in the second argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0952 and CVE-2008-0953.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update instant_support 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
hpinstant_support0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/30516Refwww.csis.dk/dk/forside/CSIS-RI-0003.pdfRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/949587Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29526Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29530Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020165Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1740/referencesRefwww12.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=emr_na-c01422264Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42850Refsecunia.com/advisories/30516

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5608?

CVE-2007-5608 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp instant_support. It was published on June 4, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5608?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5608?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update instant_support 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-2007-5608?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-5608 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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