CVE-2007-4031: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Jul 27 2007(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in a certain ActiveX control in Nessus Vulnerability Scanner 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument to the deleteReport method, probably related to the SCANCTRL.ScanCtrlCtrl.1 ActiveX control in scan.dll.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | =3.0.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4031?
To fix CVE-2007-4031, it is recommended to upgrade Nessus Vulnerability Scanner to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-4031?
Exploiting CVE-2007-4031 can allow remote attackers to delete any file on the system, leading to data loss and potential system instability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4031?
CVE-2007-4031 affects Nessus Vulnerability Scanner version 3.0.6.
In which component does CVE-2007-4031 occur?
CVE-2007-4031 occurs in a specific ActiveX control related to the deleteReport method within the Nessus Vulnerability Scanner.
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
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- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/nessus
- canonical/nessus
- version/nessus/3.0.6