8.6
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-7907: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Dec 21 2015(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web server on Honeywell Midas gas detectors before 1.13b3 and Midas Black gas detectors before 2.13b3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and write to a configuration file or trigger a calibration or test, via unspecified vectors.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Honeywell Midas Black Firmware<=2.13b1
Honeywell Midas Firmware<=1.13b1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-7907?

    CVE-2015-7907 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-7907?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-7907, users should update Honeywell Midas gas detectors to firmware versions 1.13b3 or 2.13b3 or later.

  • What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2015-7907?

    CVE-2015-7907 affects Honeywell Midas and Midas Black gas detectors running firmware versions prior to 1.13b3 and 2.13b3.

  • What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2015-7907?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2015-7907 can bypass authentication and potentially modify configuration files or initiate calibration tests.

  • When was CVE-2015-7907 disclosed?

    CVE-2015-7907 was disclosed in December 2015 as part of an advisory from the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team.

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