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CVE-2012-1841: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Mar 22 2012(Updated: )

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in logShow.htm on the Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell ML6000 tape library with firmware before A20-00 (590G.GS00100), allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware<=i7.0.2
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i2
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i3
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i3.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i4
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i5
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i5.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i6
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i6.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i7
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i7.0.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=sp4
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=sp4.2
Quantum Scalar i500=5u
Quantum Scalar i500=14u
Quantum Scalar i500=23u
Dell Powervault ML6000 Firmware=585g.gs003
Dell Powervault ML6000=32u
Dell Powervault ML6000=41u
Dell Powervault ML6010=5u
Dell PowerVault ML6020=14u
Dell Powervault Ml6030=23u

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1841?

    CVE-2012-1841 has a moderate severity rating, as it allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected systems.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2012-1841?

    CVE-2012-1841 affects Quantum Scalar i500 tape libraries and Dell ML6000 tape libraries with specific firmware versions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1841?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-1841, upgrade affected firmware to version i7.0.3 or higher for Quantum Scalar i500 and A20-00 or higher for Dell ML6000.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1841?

    CVE-2012-1841 is classified as an absolute path traversal vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2012-1841 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1841 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers access to sensitive files.

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