CVE-2011-5290: Medium severity idrive online backup vulnerability

Published Jan 1, 2015
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Updated

The SaveToFile method in the UniBasicPack.UniTextBox ActiveX control in UniBasic100EDA1811C.ocx in IDrive Online Backup 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a pathname in the first argument.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Idrive Inc Idrive Online Backup=3.4.0

Event History

Jan 1, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-5290?

CVE-2011-5290 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file writing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-5290?

To mitigate CVE-2011-5290, users should update to a patched version of IDrive Online Backup or disable the affected ActiveX control.

3

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-5290?

CVE-2011-5290 can be exploited by remote attackers to conduct unauthorized file writing attacks.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-5290?

CVE-2011-5290 specifically affects IDrive Online Backup version 3.4.0.

5

Is there any known exploit for CVE-2011-5290?

Yes, there are known exploits that leverage the SaveToFile method in the UniBasicPack.UniTextBox ActiveX control.

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