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CVE-2007-4962: Directory traversal vulnerability in WinImage 8.10 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cre...

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.

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WinImage 8.10 and earlier could mishandle specially crafted .IMG or .ISO files. If a user opens one, files outside the intended extraction path may be created or overwritten, potentially leading to code execution through Startup folder placement. Exposure is mainly legacy Windows endpoints where WinImage 8.10 or earlier remains installed and users receive or open untrusted disk image files. Modern environments without WinImage are not directly exposed based on the supplied sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy desktop exposure. Prioritize remediation if WinImage is present on user workstations handling external files; otherwise track as a low-prevalence legacy software cleanup item. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for WinImage 8.10 and earlier.; Remove WinImage where it is no longer required.; Check vendor guidance for fixed versions or replacement software..

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