CVE-2014-3460: Path Traversal

Published May 20, 2014
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the DumpToFile method in the NQMcsVarSet ActiveX control in Agent Manager in NetIQ Sentinel allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a crafted pathname.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microfocus Sentinel
Microfocus Sentinel Agent Manager

Event History

May 20, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:13 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3460?

CVE-2014-3460 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3460?

To fix CVE-2014-3460, update to the latest version of Microfocus Sentinel and Sentinel Agent Manager that contains the security patches.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3460?

CVE-2014-3460 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to create arbitrary files.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2014-3460?

Users of Microfocus Sentinel and Microfocus Sentinel Agent Manager are affected by CVE-2014-3460.

5

Can CVE-2014-3460 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-3460 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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