7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4815: Path Traversal

First published: Sun Jun 19 2016(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability on BUFFALO WZR-600DHP3 devices with firmware 2.16 and earlier and WZR-S600DHP devices with firmware 2.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Buffalo WZR-900DHP2 firmware
Buffalo WZR-900DHP2<=2.16
BUFFALO wireless LAN routers
Buffalo WZR-600DHP3 firmware<=2.16
Buffalo WZR-S900DHP firmware
Buffalo WZR-S900DHP<=2.16
Buffalo WZR-S600DHP firmware
Buffalo WZR-S600DHP<=2.16
Buffalo WZR-900DHP firmware
Buffalo WZR-900DHP firmware<=1.11
Buffalo WZR-600DHP2 firmware
Buffalo WZR-600DHP2 firmware<=1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4815?

    CVE-2016-4815 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4815?

    To fix CVE-2016-4815, upgrade the firmware of affected Buffalo devices to version 2.17 or later.

  • Which Buffalo devices are affected by CVE-2016-4815?

    CVE-2016-4815 affects Buffalo WZR-600DHP3 and WZR-S600DHP devices with firmware versions 2.16 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4815?

    CVE-2016-4815 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to system files.

  • Can CVE-2016-4815 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4815 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected devices.

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