CVE-2008-6195: Path Traversal

Published Feb 20, 2009
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the PXE TFTP Service (PXEMTFTP.exe) in LANDesk Management Suite (LDMS) 8.80.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a subdirectory name followed by ".." sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1643.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Landesk Landesk Management Suite<=8.80.1.1
Landesk Landesk Management Suite=8.7
Landesk Landesk Management Suite=8.7-sp5

Event History

Feb 20, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6195?

CVE-2008-6195 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6195?

To fix CVE-2008-6195, upgrade your LANDesk Management Suite to version 8.80.1.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-6195?

CVE-2008-6195 affects LANDesk Management Suite versions 8.80.1.1 and earlier, including specific versions like 8.7 and 8.7 SP5.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2008-6195?

CVE-2008-6195 allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal to read arbitrary files on the server.

5

Is CVE-2008-6195 related to any other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2008-6195 is a distinct vulnerability and should not be confused with CVE-2008-1643.

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