CVE-2015-8798: Path Traversal

Published Jun 8, 2016
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Management Server in Symantec Embedded Security: Critical System Protection (SES:CSP) 1.0.x before 1.0 MP5, Embedded Security: Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices (SES:CSP) 6.5.0 before MP1, Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9 MP6, Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server (DCS:SA) 6.x before 6.5 MP1 and 6.6 before MP1, and Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server and Agents (DCS:SA) through 6.6 MP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection<=5.2.9
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.5.0
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.6.0
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server And Agents<=6.6.0
Broadcom Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection<=1.0
Broadcom Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection For Controllers And Devices<=6.5.0

Event History

Jun 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8798?

CVE-2015-8798 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8798?

To remediate CVE-2015-8798, it is recommended to update the affected Symantec products to the latest patched versions.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8798?

CVE-2015-8798 impacts Symantec Critical System Protection versions before 5.2.9 MP and Embedded Security for Controllers and Devices before version 6.5.0 MP1.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-8798?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2015-8798 through directory traversal techniques to access unauthorized files on the management server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-8798?

Currently, no official workaround is provided for CVE-2015-8798, so applying updates is the best mitigation strategy.

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