CVE-2016-6023: Path Traversal
First published: Thu Oct 06 2016(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Configuration Manager in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) 3.4.2 before 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 and 3.4.3 before 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0-ifix1 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0-ifix2 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0-ifix3 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0-ifix4 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0-ifix5 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0-ifix6 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.2.0-ifix7 | |
| IBM Sterling Secure Proxy | =3.4.3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6023?
CVE-2016-6023 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6023?
To fix CVE-2016-6023, upgrade IBM Sterling Secure Proxy to version 3.4.2.0 iFix 8 or 3.4.3.0 iFix 1 or later.
What versions of IBM Sterling Secure Proxy are affected by CVE-2016-6023?
CVE-2016-6023 affects IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 3.4.2.0 and 3.4.3.0 before their respective iFix updates.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-6023 enable?
CVE-2016-6023 enables directory traversal attacks that can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6023?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-6023; patching to a secure version is recommended.
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