CVE-2017-16786: Infoleak

Published Dec 19, 2017
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Updated

The Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 allows remote authenticated users with certain privileges to read arbitrary files via (1) the ntpclientcounterlogfile parameter to cgi-bin/mainv2 or (2) vectors involving curl support of the "file" schema in the firmware update functionality.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Meinbergglobal Lantime Firmware<=6.24.003
Meinbergglobal Lantime M100
Meinbergglobal Lantime M1000
Meinbergglobal Lantime M200
Meinbergglobal Lantime M300
Meinbergglobal Lantime M3000
Meinbergglobal Lantime M400
Meinbergglobal Lantime M500
Meinbergglobal Lantime M600
Meinbergglobal Lantime M900

Event History

Dec 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-16786?

CVE-2017-16786 is a vulnerability in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 that allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files.

2

How does CVE-2017-16786 affect Meinberg LANTIME devices?

CVE-2017-16786 affects Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16786?

CVE-2017-16786 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

4

How can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2017-16786?

Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2017-16786 by using certain privileges to read arbitrary files via the ntpclientcounterlogfile parameter or vectors involving curl support of the "file" schema.

5

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2017-16786?

Yes, upgrading to firmware version 6.24.004 or later will fix CVE-2017-16786.

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