CVE-2016-8211: Path Traversal

Published Feb 3, 2017
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Updated

EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.1.x, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.1, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.3 prior to patch 446 has a path traversal vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor=6.1
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor=6.2
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor=6.2.1
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor=6.2.2
Dell EMC Data Protection Advisor=6.2.3

Event History

Feb 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:24 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8211?

CVE-2016-8211 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for path traversal exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8211?

To fix CVE-2016-8211, apply patch 446 or later provided by EMC for affected versions of Data Protection Advisor.

3

What versions of EMC Data Protection Advisor are affected by CVE-2016-8211?

CVE-2016-8211 affects EMC Data Protection Advisor versions 6.1.x, 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, and 6.2.3 prior to patch 446.

4

What is the path traversal vulnerability in CVE-2016-8211?

The path traversal vulnerability in CVE-2016-8211 allows malicious users to access unauthorized files or directories on the system.

5

Can CVE-2016-8211 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-8211 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers targeting vulnerable installations of EMC Data Protection Advisor.

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