CVE-2011-1688: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Apr 22 2011(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions RT 3.2.0 through 3.6.10, 3.8.0 through 3.8.9, and 4.0.0rc through 4.0.0rc7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.7 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.10 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.6 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.9 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.6 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.8 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.7 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.9-rc2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.8-rc2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.9-rc1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.8-rc4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.9 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.8-rc3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.9-rc3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.6-rc1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.8 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.6 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.7-rc1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.0.0-rc4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.0.0-rc7 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.0.0-rc3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.0.0-rc6 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.0.0-rc5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.0.0-rc2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.0.0-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.bestpractical.com/2011/04/security-vulnerabilities-in-rt.html
- http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2011-April/000188.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44189
- http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2011-April/000189.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=696795
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47383
- http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2011-April/000187.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1071
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2220
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66795
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1688?
CVE-2011-1688 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote attackers to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1688?
To fix CVE-2011-1688, you should upgrade to a version of Best Practical Solutions RT that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of RT are affected by CVE-2011-1688?
CVE-2011-1688 affects Best Practical Solutions RT versions from 3.2.0 through 3.6.10 and 3.8.0 through 3.8.9 as well as certain release candidates of version 4.0.0.
What type of attacks does CVE-2011-1688 enable?
CVE-2011-1688 enables directory traversal attacks, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1688 if I cannot upgrade RT?
While an official workaround is not provided, restricting external access to the affected RT instances may mitigate some risks associated with CVE-2011-1688.
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