CVE-2017-9447: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Feb 28 2018(Updated: )
In the web interface of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) 15.5 Build 16140, a vulnerability exists due to improper validation of the file path when requesting a resource under the "RASHTML5Gateway" directory. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this weakness to read arbitrary files from the vulnerable system using path traversal sequences.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Parallels Remote Application Server | =15.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9447?
CVE-2017-9447 refers to a vulnerability in the web interface of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) 15.5 Build 16140.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9447?
CVE-2017-9447 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
How does CVE-2017-9447 impact Parallels Remote Application Server?
CVE-2017-9447 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2017-9447 be exploited?
CVE-2017-9447 can be exploited by requesting a resource under the "RASHTML5Gateway" directory without proper file path validation.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-9447?
It is recommended to update to a version of Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) that is not affected by CVE-2017-9447.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/parallels
- canonical/parallels remote application server
- version/parallels remote application server/15.5