CVE-2016-5312: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Apr 14 2017(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the charting component in Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.2 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the sn parameter to brightmail/servlet/com.ve.kavachart.servlet.ChartStream.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway | <=10.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138891/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-10.6.1-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Sep/71
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93148
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036908
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160927_00
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40437/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5312?
CVE-2016-5312 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5312?
To fix CVE-2016-5312, upgrade Symantec Messaging Gateway to version 10.6.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5312?
CVE-2016-5312 affects remote authenticated users of Symantec Messaging Gateway versions prior to 10.6.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5312?
CVE-2016-5312 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file reading.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2016-5312?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-5312 by manipulating the 'sn' parameter with a '..' sequence to access arbitrary files.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/symantec
- canonical/broadcom symantec messaging gateway
- version/broadcom symantec messaging gateway/10.6.1