CVE-2008-2439: Path Traversal

Published Oct 3, 2008
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the UpdateAgent function in TmListen.exe in the OfficeScanNT Listener service in the client in Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 Patch 4 build 1367 and other builds before 1372, OfficeScan 8.0 SP1 before build 1222, OfficeScan 8.0 SP1 Patch 1 before build 3087, and Worry-Free Business Security 5.0 before build 1220 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an HTTP request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Trend Micro OfficeScan=7.3
Trend Micro OfficeScan=8.0-sp1
Trend Micro OfficeScan=8.0-sp1_patch1
Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security=5.0

Event History

Oct 3, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2439?

CVE-2008-2439 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2439?

To fix CVE-2008-2439, upgrade to the patched version of Trend Micro OfficeScan or Worry-Free Business Security that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2439?

CVE-2008-2439 affects Trend Micro OfficeScan versions 7.3 and 8.0 SP1, as well as Worry-Free Business Security 5.0.

4

Can CVE-2008-2439 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2008-2439 can potentially allow an attacker to access unauthorized directories on the system.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-2439?

There are known exploits for CVE-2008-2439 that take advantage of the directory traversal vulnerability.

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