What is the severity of CVE-2012-4616?

CVE-2012-4616 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4616?

To fix CVE-2012-4616, you should upgrade to a patched version of EMC Data Protection Advisor beyond 5.8 SP4.

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4616?

CVE-2012-4616 affects EMC Data Protection Advisor versions 5.6 to 5.8 SP4.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4616?

CVE-2012-4616 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability.

Can CVE-2012-4616 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4616 can be exploited remotely by attackers to access restricted files.

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CVE-2012-4616

medium

CWE

26/12/2012

17/9/2024

CVE-2012-4616: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Dec 26 2012(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web UI in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.6 through SP1, 5.7 through SP1, and 5.8 through SP4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	=5.6
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	=5.6-sp1
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	=5.7
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	=5.7-sp1
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	=5.8
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	=5.8-sp1
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor	=5.8-sp4

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Reference Links

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-12/0125.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4616?
CVE-2012-4616 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4616?
To fix CVE-2012-4616, you should upgrade to a patched version of EMC Data Protection Advisor beyond 5.8 SP4.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4616?
CVE-2012-4616 affects EMC Data Protection Advisor versions 5.6 to 5.8 SP4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4616?
CVE-2012-4616 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-4616 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4616 can be exploited remotely by attackers to access restricted files.

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