CVE-2016-9164: Path Traversal

Published Mar 7, 2017
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in diag.jsp file in CA Unified Infrastructure Management (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor) 8.4 SP1 and earlier and CA Unified Infrastructure Management Snap (formerly CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CA Unified Infrastructure Management<=8.4

Event History

Mar 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9164?

CVE-2016-9164 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9164?

To fix CVE-2016-9164, upgrade your CA Unified Infrastructure Management to a version later than 8.4 SP1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9164?

CVE-2016-9164 affects CA Unified Infrastructure Management 8.4 SP1 and earlier versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9164?

CVE-2016-9164 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files.

5

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2016-9164?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-9164 to read arbitrary files on the affected systems.

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