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CVE-2008-1617

9.3 · HIGH

Double free vulnerability in Web TransferCtrl Class 8,2,1,4 (iManFile.cab), as used in WorkSite Web 8.2 before SP1 P2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that sets the…

Published Apr 8, 2008interwovenCWE-189EPSS 4.37%

Overview

CVE-2008-1617 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting interwoven worksite_web. It was published on April 8, 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

Double free vulnerability in Web TransferCtrl Class 8,2,1,4 (iManFile.cab), as used in WorkSite Web 8.2 before SP1 P2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript that sets the Server property to a string, then sets the string to null.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from interwoven. Update worksite_web 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
interwovenworksite_web0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29733Refwww.mwrinfosecurity.com/publications/mwri_interwoven-worksite-activex-control-remote-code-execution_2008-03-10.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28628Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1134/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41699Refsecunia.com/advisories/29733Refwww.mwrinfosecurity.com/publications/mwri_interwoven-worksite-activex-control-remote-code-execution_2008-03-10.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28628Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1134/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41699

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1617?

CVE-2008-1617 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting interwoven worksite_web. It was published on April 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1617?

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-2008-1617?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from interwoven. Update worksite_web 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-2008-1617?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1617 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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