CVE-2011-2159: Critical severity smartertools smarterstats vulnerability
The SmarterTools SmarterStats 6.0 web server omits the Content-Type header for certain resources, which might allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by leveraging an interpretation conflict involving (1) Admin/Defaults/frmDefaultSiteSettings.aspx, (2) Admin/Defaults/frmServerDefaults.aspx, (3) Admin/frmReportSettings.aspx, (4) Admin/frmSite.aspx, (5) AppThemes/Default/ButtonBarIcons.xml, (6) AppThemes/Default/Skin.xml, (7) Client/frmImportSettings.aspx, (8) Client/frmSeoSettings.aspx, (9) Services/Web.config, (10) aspnetclient/systemweb/4030319/, (11) clientaccesspolicy.xml, (12) cloudscan.exe, (13) crossdomain.xml, or (14) sitemap.xml. NOTE: it is possible that only clients, not the SmarterStats product, could be affected by this issue.
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What is the severity of CVE-2011-2159?
CVE-2011-2159 is classified with a moderate severity level due to the possibility of interpretation conflicts.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2159?
To remediate CVE-2011-2159, ensure the application is updated to a version that includes the proper Content-Type header for all resources.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-2159?
CVE-2011-2159 specifically affects SmarterTools SmarterStats version 6.0.
Can CVE-2011-2159 lead to security vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2011-2159 can potentially lead to security vulnerabilities by causing interpretations that may be exploited.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-2159?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2011-2159 may include configuring the web server to manually define the Content-Type header for affected resources.