CVE-2009-0865: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Mar 10 2009(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the SnapShotToFile method in the GeoVision LiveX (aka LiveX_v8200) ActiveX control 8.1.2 and 8.2.0 in LIVEX_~1.OCX allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the argument, possibly involving the PlayX and SnapShotX methods.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Geovision Livex Activex Control | =8.1.2.0 | |
| Geovision Livex Activex Control | =8.2.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0865?
The severity of CVE-2009-0865 is rated high with a score of 8.8.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0865?
To fix CVE-2009-0865, update the GeoVision LiveX ActiveX control to a safe version not vulnerable to directory traversal.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-0865?
CVE-2009-0865 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the SnapShotToFile method that allows attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
Which versions of GeoVision LiveX are affected by CVE-2009-0865?
CVE-2009-0865 affects GeoVision LiveX ActiveX control versions 8.1.2.0 and 8.2.0.0.
What attack vector can be exploited in CVE-2009-0865?
CVE-2009-0865 can be exploited remotely by manipulating the SnapShotToFile method's arguments to include .. (dot dot) sequences.
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/geovision
- canonical/geovision livex activex control
- version/geovision livex activex control/8.1.2.0
- version/geovision livex activex control/8.2.0.0