What is the severity of CVE-2008-4830?

CVE-2008-4830 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4830?

To mitigate CVE-2008-4830, users should upgrade to the latest patches provided by SAP for both versions of SAP GUI.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-4830?

CVE-2008-4830 affects SAP GUI versions 6.40 and 7.10.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4830?

The potential impacts of CVE-2008-4830 include unauthorized file access, file overwriting, and potential system compromise.

Is CVE-2008-4830 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2008-4830 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over a network.

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CVE-2008-4830

critical

9.3

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

16/4/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-4830

First published: Thu Apr 16 2009(Updated: )

Insecure method vulnerability in the KWEdit ActiveX control in SAP GUI 6.40 Patch 29 (KWEDIT.DLL 6400.1.1.41) and 7.10 Patch 5 (KWEDIT.DLL 7100.1.1.43) allows remote attackers to (1) overwrite arbitrary files via the SaveDocumentAs method or (2) read or execute arbitrary files via the OpenDocument method.

Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sap Sap Gui	=7.10
Sap Sap Gui	=6.40

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1043

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4830?
CVE-2008-4830 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4830?
To mitigate CVE-2008-4830, users should upgrade to the latest patches provided by SAP for both versions of SAP GUI.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-4830?
CVE-2008-4830 affects SAP GUI versions 6.40 and 7.10.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4830?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-4830 include unauthorized file access, file overwriting, and potential system compromise.
Is CVE-2008-4830 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2008-4830 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over a network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4830?
CVE-2008-4830 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4830?
To mitigate CVE-2008-4830, users should upgrade to the latest patches provided by SAP for both versions of SAP GUI.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-4830?
CVE-2008-4830 affects SAP GUI versions 6.40 and 7.10.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-4830?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-4830 include unauthorized file access, file overwriting, and potential system compromise.
Is CVE-2008-4830 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2008-4830 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over a network.