CVE-2015-0516: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Jan 21 2015(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in EMC M&R (aka Watch4Net) before 6.5u1 and ViPR SRM before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell EMC ViPR SRM | <=3.6.0 | |
| EMC Watch4Net | <=6.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2015-01/0092.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/116
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534929/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72255
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031567
- https://www.securify.nl/advisory/SFY20141105/path_traversal_vulnerability_in_emc_m_r__watch4net__mib_browser.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0516?
CVE-2015-0516 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0516?
To fix CVE-2015-0516, upgrade the EMC M&R (Watch4Net) to version 6.5u1 or later and ViPR SRM to version 3.6.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-0516?
CVE-2015-0516 affects users of EMC ViPR SRM versions prior to 3.6.1 and EMC Watch4Net versions prior to 6.5u1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0516?
CVE-2015-0516 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2015-0516?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2015-0516 by crafting a specific URL that leverages the directory traversal flaw to read unauthorized files.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/emc
- canonical/dell emc vipr srm
- version/dell emc vipr srm/3.6.0
- canonical/emc watch4net
- version/emc watch4net/6.5