CVE-2013-2068: Path Traversal
First published: Tue May 07 2013(Updated: )
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the AgentController in Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine 2.0 allow remote attackers to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter to the (1) log, (2) upload, or (3) linuxpkgs method.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://host/agent/log
- https://host/agent/log?&id=8dfc29fe-a118-11e2-805c-005056920a2c&filename=../../../../../../../../../var/www/miq/vmdb/public/pwned.txt&data=eJwrKM9LTQEABokCHw
- http://host/agent/upload
- https://host/agent/upload?&filename=../../../../../../../../../var/www/miq/vmdb/public/pwned.txt&data=eJyrd/VxKyjPS00BABDkA3U=&md5=b131830a18266f83111d9149adb6451d&version=1
- http://host/agent/linuxpkgs
- https://host/agent/linuxpkgs?&filename=../../../../../../../../../var/www/miq/vmdb/public/pwned.txt&data=eJwrKM9LTQEABokCHw==&md5=5e93de3efa544e85dcd6311732d28f95
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1206.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=960422
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1206.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30469
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2068?
CVE-2013-2068 has a medium severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2068?
To fix CVE-2013-2068, update Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2013-2068?
CVE-2013-2068 allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
Which versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2013-2068?
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine versions prior to the security update are affected by CVE-2013-2068.
Can CVE-2013-2068 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2013-2068 can lead to data loss by overwriting critical files on the server.
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