CVE-2007-4962
CVE-2007-4962 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Winimage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Winimage
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in WinImage 8.10 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a (1) .IMG or (2) .ISO file. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4962?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in WinImage 8.10 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a (1) .IMG or (2) .ISO file. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4962?
- CVE-2007-4962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4962?
- CVE-2007-4962 primarily affects Winimage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4962?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4962 published?
- CVE-2007-4962 was published on 2007-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/40550
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26832
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3140
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479695/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25687
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36663
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:winimage:winimage:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:winimage:winimage:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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