CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16922: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Mar 05 2018(Updated: )

In com.wowza.wms.timedtext.http.HTTPProviderCaptionFile in Wowza Streaming Engine before 4.7.1, traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file are possible via a remote, specifically crafted HTTP request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wowza Streaming Engine<4.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-16922?

    CVE-2017-16922 is a vulnerability in Wowza Streaming Engine before version 4.7.1 that allows traversal of the directory structure and retrieval of a file through a specially crafted HTTP request.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16922?

    CVE-2017-16922 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).

  • How can I fix the CVE-2017-16922 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2017-16922 vulnerability, you should upgrade Wowza Streaming Engine to version 4.7.1 or later.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2017-16922?

    The affected software for CVE-2017-16922 is Wowza Streaming Engine before version 4.7.1.

  • What is the CWE classification for CVE-2017-16922?

    The CWE classification for CVE-2017-16922 is CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').

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