CVE-2009-4374: Path Traversal

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2009-4374?

CVE-2009-4374 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote file uploads.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-4374?

To fix CVE-2009-4374, upgrade AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management to version 2.1.5-4 or later.

Q: What kind of attack does CVE-2009-4374 facilitate?

CVE-2009-4374 facilitates directory traversal attacks that allow unauthorized file uploads.

Q: Which versions of OSSIM are affected by CVE-2009-4374?

CVE-2009-4374 affects AlienVault OSSIM versions prior to 2.1.5-4.

Q: Who can be impacted by CVE-2009-4374?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2009-4374 to compromise servers running vulnerable versions of AlienVault OSSIM.

Published Dec 21, 2009

Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in repository/repositoryattachment.php in AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 2.1.5, and possibly other versions before 2.1.5-4, allows remote attackers to upload files into arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the iddocument parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component

AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management<=2.1.5

Event History

Dec 21, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4374?

CVE-2009-4374 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote file uploads.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4374?

To fix CVE-2009-4374, upgrade AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management to version 2.1.5-4 or later.

What kind of attack does CVE-2009-4374 facilitate?

CVE-2009-4374 facilitates directory traversal attacks that allow unauthorized file uploads.

Which versions of OSSIM are affected by CVE-2009-4374?

CVE-2009-4374 affects AlienVault OSSIM versions prior to 2.1.5-4.

Who can be impacted by CVE-2009-4374?