CVE-2012-1196: Path Traversal

Published Feb 18, 2012
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the VulCore web service (WSVulnerabilityCore/VulCore.asmx) in Lenovo ThinkManagement Console 9.0.3 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a SetTaskLogByFile SOAP request.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Landesk Lenovo Thinkmanagement Console=9.0.3

Event History

Feb 18, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1196?

CVE-2012-1196 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote file deletion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1196?

To fix CVE-2012-1196, upgrade to a later version of Lenovo ThinkManagement Console that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2012-1196?

CVE-2012-1196 allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal to delete arbitrary files on the server.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2012-1196?

CVE-2012-1196 affects Lenovo ThinkManagement Console version 9.0.3.

5

What is the impact of not mitigating CVE-2012-1196?

Failure to mitigate CVE-2012-1196 could lead to critical information loss and unauthorized access to sensitive files.

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