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Voc TesterApplication · Vidco

CVE-2024-7609

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-09-11
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 12.34.8 or later.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Vidco Software VOC TESTER allows Path Traversal. This issue affects VOC TESTER: before 12.34.8.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Vidco Software VOC TESTER versions prior to 12.34.8, allowing attackers to access files outside the intended restricted directory through specially crafted path inputs.

MitigationUpgrade VOC TESTER to version 12.34.8 or later to obtain the patch for this vulnerability.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Voc TesterApplication
Affected:< 12.34.8

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify the installed VOC TESTER version
    Check the application version through the help menu, about dialog, or product documentation. Common methods include: opening the application and navigating to Help > About, checking the executable file properties, or running 'voc_tester --version' from the command line if CLI is available.
    Affected if The version number displayed is lower than 12.34.8 (for example, 12.34.7, 12.34.0, or any version in the 12.x.x series prior to 12.34.8).
  2. Locate the file import or load functionality
    Identify any features in VOC TESTER that accept file paths for loading, importing, or processing test data files, configuration files, or external resources. Review the application's UI for options such as 'Open File', 'Import Test Data', 'Load Configuration', or similar features.
    Affected if The application includes file import or path-based loading capabilities and the version is below 12.34.8, making the path traversal attack surface present.
  3. Verify file access controls in configuration
    Check application configuration files (such as config.xml, settings.ini, or voc_tester.conf) for settings related to file access restrictions, allowed directories, or sandboxing. Look for parameters like 'allowed_path', 'restricted_directory', or 'file_access_mode'.
    Affected if The configuration lacks restrictive path controls or allows unrestricted file system access, combined with an affected version below 12.34.8.

If VOC TESTER is installed with a version lower than 12.34.8 and exposes file import or path-based loading functionality, the environment is likely vulnerable to path traversal attacks.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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AI-assisted, checked against the advisory. Informational, not a guarantee.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 12.34.8 or later
Fixed in 12.34.8
Interim mitigation

Upgrade VOC TESTER to version 12.34.8 or later to obtain the patch for this vulnerability.

Recommended fix High confidence

12.34.8

  1. 1. Identify the current Voc Tester version currently installed
  2. 2. Download Voc Tester version 12.34.8 or later from the official vendor (Vidco Software) or authorized distribution channels
  3. 3. Create a full backup of the current Voc Tester configuration, data, and settings
  4. 4. Stop the Voc Tester service or application
  5. 5. Install version 12.34.8 of Voc Tester following vendor installation documentation
  6. 6. Restore the backed-up configuration and data if needed
  7. 7. Restart the Voc Tester service
  8. 8. Verify the application is functioning correctly and confirm the version number

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Voc Tester Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
15.0 hours of engineering $2,560
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