CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5608

First published: Wed Jun 04 2008(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP Instant Support<=1.0.0.23

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5608?

    CVE-2007-5608 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5608?

    To fix CVE-2007-5608, update the HP Instant Support to version 1.0.0.24 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-5608?

    CVE-2007-5608 affects HP Instant Support versions before 1.0.0.24.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5608?

    CVE-2007-5608 is a remote file download vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized file access on a client machine.

  • Can CVE-2007-5608 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2007-5608 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to download arbitrary files.

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