CVE-2011-2158: Critical severity smartertools smarterstats vulnerability
The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server sends incorrect Content-Type headers for certain resources, which might allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by leveraging an interpretation conflict involving (1) Admin/frmSite.aspx, (2) Admin/frmSites.aspx, (3) Admin/frmViewReports.aspx, (4) AppThemes/AboutThisFolder.txt, (5) Client/frmViewReports.aspx, (6) Temp/AboutThisFolder.txt, (7) default.aspx, (8) login.aspx, or (9) certain .jpg URIs under Temp/. NOTE: it is possible that only clients, not the SmarterStats product, could be affected by this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2158?
CVE-2011-2158 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential security implications from incorrect Content-Type headers.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2158?
To fix CVE-2011-2158, update to a newer version of SmarterStats that resolves the Content-Type header issue.
What impact does CVE-2011-2158 have on my system?
CVE-2011-2158 may allow remote attackers to exploit content interpretation conflicts, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation.
Is CVE-2011-2158 applicable to versions other than 6.0 of SmarterStats?
CVE-2011-2158 specifically affects SmarterStats version 6.0 and may not impact other versions.
How does CVE-2011-2158 enable potential remote attacks?
CVE-2011-2158 enables potential remote attacks by incorrectly setting Content-Type headers, which can lead to confusion in resource handling.