What is the severity of CVE-2017-1577?

CVE-2017-1577 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote directory traversal attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1577?

To fix CVE-2017-1577, update IBM WebSphere Portal to the latest version provided by IBM that addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.

What versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2017-1577?

CVE-2017-1577 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.

What kind of attack can occur due to CVE-2017-1577?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-1577 to perform directory traversal, allowing them to view arbitrary files on the system.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-1577 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-1577 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files and data within the IBM WebSphere Portal system.

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CVE-2017-1577

high

7.5

CWE

20/9/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1577: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Sep 20 2017(Updated: )

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 132117.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM WebSphere Portal	=7.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal	=7.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal	=7.0.0.2
IBM WebSphere Portal	=8.0.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal	=8.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Portal	=8.5.0.0
IBM WebSphere Portal	=9.0.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1577?
To fix CVE-2017-1577, update IBM WebSphere Portal to the latest version provided by IBM that addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.
What versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.
What kind of attack can occur due to CVE-2017-1577?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-1577 to perform directory traversal, allowing them to view arbitrary files on the system.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-1577 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-1577 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files and data within the IBM WebSphere Portal system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1577?
To fix CVE-2017-1577, update IBM WebSphere Portal to the latest version provided by IBM that addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.
What versions of IBM WebSphere Portal are affected by CVE-2017-1577?
CVE-2017-1577 affects IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0.
What kind of attack can occur due to CVE-2017-1577?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-1577 to perform directory traversal, allowing them to view arbitrary files on the system.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-1577 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-1577 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files and data within the IBM WebSphere Portal system.