# CVE-2008-0457: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec B

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2008-02-07 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FileUpload class running on the Symantec LiveState Apache Tomcat server, as used by Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via unknown vectors.

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5078
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28787
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487688/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0413
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27487
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019303
- http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/297171.htm
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.04.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-003.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31072

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