CVE-2017-16788: Path Traversal

Published Dec 15, 2017
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the "Upload Groupkey" functionality in the Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 allows remote authenticated users with Admin-User access to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by uploading a file, as demonstrated by storing a file in the cron.d directory.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Meinbergglobal Lantime Firmware<6.24.004
Meinbergglobal Lantime

Event History

Dec 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-16788?

CVE-2017-16788 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the "Upload Groupkey" functionality in the Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004.

2

How does CVE-2017-16788 affect Meinberg LANTIME devices?

CVE-2017-16788 allows remote authenticated users with Admin-User access to write to arbitrary files and gain root privileges by uploading malicious files.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16788?

CVE-2017-16788 has a severity rating of 7.2 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-16788?

To fix CVE-2017-16788, update the Meinberg LANTIME firmware to version 6.24.004 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-16788?

More information about CVE-2017-16788 can be found at http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/32.

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