CVE-2011-4350: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Nov 26 2019(Updated: )
Yaws 1.91 has a directory traversal vulnerability in the way certain URLs are processed. A remote authenticated user could use this flaw to obtain content of arbitrary local files via specially-crafted URL request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/yaws | 2.0.8+dfsg-3 2.1.1+dfsg-2 2.2.0+dfsg-1 | |
| Yaws | =1.91 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4350?
CVE-2011-4350 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4350?
To fix CVE-2011-4350, upgrade to Yaws versions 2.0.8+dfsg-3, 2.1.1+dfsg-2, or 2.2.0+dfsg-1.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-4350?
CVE-2011-4350 affects Yaws version 1.91 and may impact users of Debian GNU/Linux versions 8.0 to 10.0.
What causes the CVE-2011-4350 vulnerability?
CVE-2011-4350 is caused by a directory traversal vulnerability in the URL processing of the Yaws web server.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2011-4350 remotely?
Yes, a remote authenticated user can exploit CVE-2011-4350 to read arbitrary local files from the server.
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