CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4959: Path Traversal

First published: Sun Nov 18 2012(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute files via a 130 /FSF/CMD request with a .. (dot dot) in a FILE element of an FSFUI record.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Novell File Reporter=1.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4959?

    CVE-2012-4959 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file uploads and execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4959?

    To fix CVE-2012-4959, you should upgrade to a newer version of Novell File Reporter that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-4959?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2012-4959 include unauthorized file uploads, possible remote code execution, and compromise of the affected system.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-4959?

    CVE-2012-4959 affects users of Novell File Reporter version 1.0.2 specifically.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2012-4959?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-4959 by sending specially crafted requests to upload malicious files to the server.

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