CVE-2008-0396: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Jan 23 2008(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in BitDefender Update Server (http.exe), as used in BitDefender products including Security for Fileservers and Enterprise Manager (BDEM), allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in an HTTP request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BitDefender Update Server |
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Reference Links
- http://oliver.greyhat.de/2008/01/19/bitdefender-unauthorized-remote-file-access-vulnerability/
- http://www.oliverkarow.de/research/bitdefender.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27358
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28578
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3568
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0213
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39802
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486701/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0396?
CVE-2008-0396 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0396?
To fix CVE-2008-0396, ensure that your BitDefender Update Server is updated to a version that has patched this directory traversal vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0396?
CVE-2008-0396 affects BitDefender products, including Security for Fileservers and Enterprise Manager (BDEM).
What is a directory traversal vulnerability like CVE-2008-0396?
A directory traversal vulnerability, such as CVE-2008-0396, allows attackers to manipulate file paths to access unauthorized files on a server.
Can CVE-2008-0396 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0396 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted HTTP requests containing dot dot sequences.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/bitdefender
- canonical/bitdefender update server