CVE-2013-4173: Path Traversal

Published Oct 11, 2013
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the trend-data daemon (xymondrrd) in Xymon 4.x before 4.3.12 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name in a "drophost" command.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Xymon xymon<=4.3.1
Xymon xymon=4.0
Xymon xymon=4.0.1
Xymon xymon=4.0.2
Xymon xymon=4.0.3
Xymon xymon=4.0.4
Xymon xymon=4.1.0
Xymon xymon=4.1.1
Xymon xymon=4.1.2
Xymon xymon=4.2.0
Xymon xymon=4.2.2
Xymon xymon=4.2.3
Xymon xymon=4.3.0

Event History

Oct 11, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4173?

CVE-2013-4173 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote file deletion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4173?

To fix CVE-2013-4173, upgrade to Xymon version 4.3.12 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2013-4173?

CVE-2013-4173 affects Xymon versions prior to 4.3.12, including all 4.x versions up to 4.3.1.

4

Can CVE-2013-4173 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-4173 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a specially crafted 'drophost' command.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4173?

CVE-2013-4173 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file deletion.

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