CVE-2008-6061: XSS

Published Feb 5, 2009
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ActionScript in arbitrary Shockwave Flash (SWF) controller files created by Techsmith Camtasia Studio before 5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary additional SWF content via a URL in the csPreloader parameter.

Affected Software

22 affected components
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.0.4
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=3.0.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.1.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=3.1.2
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=1.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=3.1.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.0.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.0.2
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=4.0.0
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=3.0.0
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=3.1.0
Techsmith Camtasia Studio<=4.0.2
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.0.3
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.1.2
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.0
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.0.5
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=1.0
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=1.0.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=3.0.2
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=1.1.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=4.0.1
Techsmith Camtasia Studio=2.1.0

Event History

Feb 5, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6061?

CVE-2008-6061 is categorized as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6061?

To mitigate CVE-2008-6061, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Techsmith Camtasia Studio.

3

Which versions of Techsmith Camtasia Studio are affected by CVE-2008-6061?

CVE-2008-6061 affects multiple versions including 1.0, 2.0 through 2.0.5, 2.1.0 through 2.1.2, and 3.0.0 through 3.1.2.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-6061?

CVE-2008-6061 can be exploited through cross-site scripting (XSS) by injecting malicious SWF content via the csPreloader parameter.

5

Is CVE-2008-6061 still a concern today?

CVE-2008-6061 remains a concern for users of vulnerable Camtasia versions that have not been updated.

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