CVE-2011-4643: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Jan 03 2012(Updated: )
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Splunk 4.x before 4.2.5 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URI to (1) Splunk Web or (2) the Splunkd HTTP Server, aka SPL-45243.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | =4.0 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.1 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.2 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.3 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.4 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.5 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.6 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.7 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.8 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.9 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.10 | |
| Splunk | =4.0.11 | |
| Splunk | =4.1 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.1 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.2 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.3 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.4 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.5 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.6 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.7 | |
| Splunk | =4.1.8 | |
| Splunk | =4.2 | |
| Splunk | =4.2.1 | |
| Splunk | =4.2.2 | |
| Splunk | =4.2.3 | |
| Splunk | =4.2.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sec-1.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Attacking_Splunk_Release.pdf
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18245/
- http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAGMM
- http://www.sec-1.com/blog/?p=233
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026451
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47232
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72244
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4643?
The severity of CVE-2011-4643 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4643?
To fix CVE-2011-4643, you should upgrade Splunk to version 4.2.5 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4643?
CVE-2011-4643 affects Splunk versions 4.0.x through 4.2.4.
Can CVE-2011-4643 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-4643 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through crafted URI requests.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2011-4643?
CVE-2011-4643 is associated with directory traversal attacks that allow unauthorized file access.
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/splunk
- canonical/splunk
- version/splunk/4.0
- version/splunk/4.0.1
- version/splunk/4.0.2
- version/splunk/4.0.3
- version/splunk/4.0.4
- version/splunk/4.0.5
- version/splunk/4.0.6
- version/splunk/4.0.7
- version/splunk/4.0.8
- version/splunk/4.0.9
- version/splunk/4.0.10
- version/splunk/4.0.11
- version/splunk/4.1
- version/splunk/4.1.1
- version/splunk/4.1.2
- version/splunk/4.1.3
- version/splunk/4.1.4
- version/splunk/4.1.5
- version/splunk/4.1.6
- version/splunk/4.1.7
- version/splunk/4.1.8
- version/splunk/4.2
- version/splunk/4.2.1
- version/splunk/4.2.2
- version/splunk/4.2.3
- version/splunk/4.2.4