What is the severity of CVE-2011-1902?

CVE-2011-1902 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1902?

To fix CVE-2011-1902, update your Proofpoint Protection Server and Messaging Security Gateway to the latest versions available.

What impact does CVE-2011-1902 have on affected systems?

CVE-2011-1902 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected systems, posing a risk to sensitive information.

Which versions of Proofpoint are affected by CVE-2011-1902?

CVE-2011-1902 affects Proofpoint Protection Server versions 5.5.3 through 6.2.0 and Messaging Security Gateway versions up to 6.2.0.263.

Is CVE-2011-1902 still relevant today?

Yes, CVE-2011-1902 is still relevant because unpatched systems can still be exploited if they are in use.

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CVE-2011-1902

medium

CWE

5/5/2011

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-1902: Path Traversal

First published: Thu May 05 2011(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway 6.2.0.263:6.2.0.237 and earlier in Proofpoint Protection Server 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 6.0.2, 6.1.1, and 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Proofpoint Protection Server	=5.5.5
Proofpoint Protection Server	=6.0.2
Proofpoint Protection Server	=5.5.3
Proofpoint Protection Server	=6.2.0
Proofpoint Protection Server	=6.1.1
Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway	<=6.2.0.263\:6.2.0.237
Proofpoint Protection Server	=5.5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1902?
CVE-2011-1902 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1902?
To fix CVE-2011-1902, update your Proofpoint Protection Server and Messaging Security Gateway to the latest versions available.
What impact does CVE-2011-1902 have on affected systems?
CVE-2011-1902 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected systems, posing a risk to sensitive information.
Which versions of Proofpoint are affected by CVE-2011-1902?
CVE-2011-1902 affects Proofpoint Protection Server versions 5.5.3 through 6.2.0 and Messaging Security Gateway versions up to 6.2.0.263.
Is CVE-2011-1902 still relevant today?
Yes, CVE-2011-1902 is still relevant because unpatched systems can still be exploited if they are in use.

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