CVE-2008-2512: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.x before 7.0.4 and 8.x before 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =7.0 | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =7.0.1 | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =8.0.1 | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =7.0.2 | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =7.0.3 | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.05.28c.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29350
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020128
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30432
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1686/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42714
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2512?
CVE-2008-2512 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2512?
To fix CVE-2008-2512, you should upgrade Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery to version 7.0.4 or 8.0.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2512?
CVE-2008-2512 affects Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7.x before 7.0.4 and 8.x before 8.0.2.
What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2008-2512?
Due to CVE-2008-2512, an attacker can potentially access arbitrary files on the system.
What is a directory traversal vulnerability like CVE-2008-2512?
A directory traversal vulnerability, such as CVE-2008-2512, allows an attacker to access directories and files that are outside of the web root folder.
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- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec backup exec system recovery
- version/symantec backup exec system recovery/7.0
- version/symantec backup exec system recovery/7.0.1
- version/symantec backup exec system recovery/8.0.1
- version/symantec backup exec system recovery/7.0.2
- version/symantec backup exec system recovery/7.0.3
- version/symantec backup exec system recovery/8.0