CVE-2014-10073: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Apr 20 2018(Updated: )
The create_response function in server/server.c in Psensor before 1.1.4 allows Directory Traversal because it lacks a check for whether a file is under the webserver directory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Psensor | <1.1.4 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 |
Remedy
http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git;a=commit;h=48739caa745f9f8002e87af574f03e5dc6ae3447
Remedy
http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git;a=commit;h=8b10426dcc0246c1712a99460dd470dcb1cc4d9c
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Reference Links
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git;a=blob;f=NEWS
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git;a=commit;h=48739caa745f9f8002e87af574f03e5dc6ae3447
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git;a=commit;h=8b10426dcc0246c1712a99460dd470dcb1cc4d9c
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00026.html
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git%3Ba=blob%3Bf=NEWS
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8b10426dcc0246c1712a99460dd470dcb1cc4d9c
- http://git.wpitchoune.net/gitweb/?p=psensor.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=48739caa745f9f8002e87af574f03e5dc6ae3447
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-10073?
CVE-2014-10073 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential for directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2014-10073?
To fix CVE-2014-10073, upgrade Psensor to version 1.1.4 or later, which addresses the directory traversal issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-10073?
CVE-2014-10073 affects Psensor versions prior to 1.1.4 and Debian GNU/Linux version 7.0.
Can CVE-2014-10073 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2014-10073 can potentially allow unauthorized access to files outside the intended webserver directory.
What is the root cause of CVE-2014-10073?
The root cause of CVE-2014-10073 is the lack of validation in the create_response function that allows directory traversal.
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