CVE-2014-4507: Path Traversal
Published Jun 20, 2014
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in Smart-Proxy in Foreman before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dst parameter to tftp/fetchbootfile.
Affected Software
6 affected components
theforeman foreman<=1.4.4
theforeman foreman=1.4.0
theforeman foreman=1.4.1
theforeman foreman=1.4.2
theforeman foreman=1.4.3
theforeman foreman=1.5.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 20, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4507?
CVE-2014-4507 is categorized with moderate severity due to its potential for file overwriting and possible exploitation by remote attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-4507?
To fix CVE-2014-4507, upgrade your Foreman installation to version 1.4.5 or 1.5.1 or later.
3
What versions of Foreman are affected by CVE-2014-4507?
Foreman versions prior to 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2014-4507.
4
Can CVE-2014-4507 affect my server's security?
Yes, CVE-2014-4507 can compromise server security by allowing unauthorized file overwrites.
5
What type of attacks does CVE-2014-4507 enable?
CVE-2014-4507 enables directory traversal attacks that allow remote exploitation through the manipulation of file paths.