CVE-2017-5182: Infoleak

Published Jan 23, 2017
·
Updated

Remote Manager in Open Enterprise Server (OES) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read any arbitrary file, via a specially crafted URL, that allows complete directory traversal and total information disclosure. This vulnerability is present on all versions of OES for linux, it applies to OES2015 SP1 before Maintenance Update 11080, OES2015 before Maintenance Update 11079, OES11 SP3 before Maintenance Update 11078, OES11 SP2 before Maintenance Update 11077).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Novell Open Enterprise Server Linux Kernel=2.0
Novell Open Enterprise Server Linux Kernel=2015
Novell Open Enterprise Server Linux Kernel=11.0

Event History

Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5182?

CVE-2017-5182 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthenticated remote attackers to access any arbitrary file.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5182?

To fix CVE-2017-5182, it is essential to apply the latest security patches provided by Novell for Open Enterprise Server.

3

Which versions of Open Enterprise Server are affected by CVE-2017-5182?

CVE-2017-5182 affects all versions of Open Enterprise Server for Linux, including 2.0, 2015, and 11.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-5182 enable?

CVE-2017-5182 enables directory traversal attacks, allowing attackers to read any file on the server.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-5182?

No, CVE-2017-5182 can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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