CVE-2012-3521: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Jun 13 2014(Updated: )
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the cssgen contrib module in GeSHi before 1.0.8.11 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) geshi-path or (2) geshi-lang-path parameter.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Geshi | <=1.0.8.10 | |
| Geshi | =1.0.8.4 | |
| Geshi | =1.0.8.5 | |
| Geshi | =1.0.8.6 | |
| Geshi | =1.0.8.7 | |
| Geshi | =1.0.8.8 | |
| Geshi | =1.0.8.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105247.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105273.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105317.html
- http://sourceforge.net/p/geshi/code/2507/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/11
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=685324
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3521?
CVE-2012-3521 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3521?
To fix CVE-2012-3521, upgrade the GeSHi module to version 1.0.8.11 or later.
What are the affected versions of GeSHi in CVE-2012-3521?
CVE-2012-3521 affects GeSHi versions prior to 1.0.8.11, specifically 1.0.8.4 through 1.0.8.10.
What kind of files can be accessed through CVE-2012-3521?
CVE-2012-3521 allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server due to directory traversal vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2012-3521 an authenticated vulnerability?
CVE-2012-3521 can be exploited by remote attackers without needing authentication.
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- canonical/geshi
- version/geshi/1.0.8.10
- version/geshi/1.0.8.4
- version/geshi/1.0.8.5
- version/geshi/1.0.8.6
- version/geshi/1.0.8.7
- version/geshi/1.0.8.8
- version/geshi/1.0.8.9