CVE-2008-2511 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the UmxEventCli.CachedAuditDataList.1 ActiveX control within CA Internet Security Suite 2008. This flaw allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files on a system by using ".." sequences in the argument to the SaveToFile method. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, a Proof-of-Concept exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ca:internet_security_suite_plus_2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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