CVE-2012-3337: Path Traversal

Published Sep 1, 2020
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to download arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 78284.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM InfoSphere Guardium=8.0
IBM InfoSphere Guardium=8.01
IBM InfoSphere Guardium=8.2

Event History

Sep 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2012-3337?

CVE-2012-3337 is a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 that allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3337?

The severity of CVE-2012-3337 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2012-3337?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2012-3337 by sending a specially-crafted URL request containing 'dot dot' sequences (/../) to download arbitrary files on the system.

4

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Guardium are affected by CVE-2012-3337?

IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 are affected by CVE-2012-3337.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2012-3337?

Yes, IBM has released a fix for CVE-2012-3337. Please refer to the IBM support website for more information.

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