CVE-2014-3225: Path Traversal

Published May 14, 2014
·
Updated

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Cobbler 2.4.x through 2.6.x allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the Kickstart field in a profile.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
pip/cobbler>=2.4.0<2.4.7
2.4.7
pip/cobbler>=2.6.0<2.6.4
2.6.4
Cobblerd Cobbler=2.4.0
Cobblerd Cobbler=2.4.0-1
Cobblerd Cobbler=2.4.1
Cobblerd Cobbler=2.4.2
Cobblerd Cobbler=2.4.3
Cobblerd Cobbler=2.4.4
Cobblerd Cobbler=2.6.0

Event History

May 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:52 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3225?

CVE-2014-3225 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3225?

To fix CVE-2014-3225, upgrade Cobbler to version 2.4.7 or 2.6.4, which contain the necessary patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-3225?

CVE-2014-3225 affects Cobbler versions from 2.4.0 to 2.6.x, specifically those prior to the patched releases.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3225?

CVE-2014-3225 is classified as an absolute path traversal vulnerability in the web interface.

5

Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2014-3225?

No, CVE-2014-3225 requires authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability to access arbitrary files.

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