CVE-2010-2266: Path Traversal
Published Jun 14, 2010
·Updated
nginx 0.8.36 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain encoded directory traversal sequences that trigger memory corruption, as demonstrated using the "%c0.%c0." sequence.
Affected Software
2 affected components
F5 Nginx>=0.7.52<0.7.67
F5 Nginx>=0.8.0<=0.8.40
Event History
Jun 14, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2266?
CVE-2010-2266 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-2266?
To fix CVE-2010-2266, it is recommended to upgrade to nginx version 0.8.40 or later.
3
What versions of nginx are affected by CVE-2010-2266?
CVE-2010-2266 affects nginx versions prior to 0.8.40 and between 0.7.52 to 0.7.67.
4
Can CVE-2010-2266 lead to system compromise?
No, CVE-2010-2266 primarily causes denial of service but does not allow for remote code execution or system compromise.
5
Who is at risk from CVE-2010-2266?
Users and organizations running affected versions of nginx are at risk from CVE-2010-2266.