CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8205: Path Traversal

First published: Sat Jan 14 2017(Updated: )

A Directory Traversal vulnerability in DashboardFileReceiveServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to upload a malicious file in a section of the file system where it can be executed.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Broadcom Brocade Network Advisor<=14.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8205?

    CVE-2016-8205 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote file execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8205?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-8205, upgrade Brocade Network Advisor to a version later than 14.0.2.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-8205?

    CVE-2016-8205 affects all versions of Brocade Network Advisor up to and including 14.0.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-8205 enable?

    CVE-2016-8205 enables attackers to perform a Directory Traversal attack, allowing file uploads to sensitive directories.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-8205?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-8205; upgrading the software is the recommended action.

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