CVE-2018-1000161: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Apr 18 2018(Updated: )
nmap version 6.49BETA6 through 7.60, up to and including SVN revision 37147 contains a Directory Traversal vulnerability in NSE script http-fetch that can result in file overwrite as the user is running it. This attack appears to be exploitable via a victim that runs NSE script http-fetch against a malicious web site. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 7.7.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libpcap | =6.49-beta6 | |
| libpcap | =7.00 | |
| libpcap | =7.01 | |
| libpcap | =7.10 | |
| libpcap | =7.11 | |
| libpcap | =7.12 | |
| libpcap | =7.25-beta1 | |
| libpcap | =7.25-beta2 | |
| libpcap | =7.30 | |
| libpcap | =7.31 | |
| libpcap | =7.40 | |
| libpcap | =7.50 | |
| libpcap | =7.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000161?
CVE-2018-1000161 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for file overwrite during scripting execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000161?
To fix CVE-2018-1000161, upgrade your Nmap installation to version 7.70 or later.
Which versions of Nmap are affected by CVE-2018-1000161?
CVE-2018-1000161 affects Nmap versions from 6.49BETA6 to 7.60.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000161?
CVE-2018-1000161 is a directory traversal vulnerability associated with the http-fetch NSE script.
Can CVE-2018-1000161 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-1000161 can be exploited if a victim runs the affected NSE script in an open and vulnerable environment.
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- version/libpcap/7.00
- version/libpcap/7.01
- version/libpcap/7.10
- version/libpcap/7.11
- version/libpcap/7.12
- version/libpcap/7.25-beta1
- version/libpcap/7.25-beta2
- version/libpcap/7.30
- version/libpcap/7.31
- version/libpcap/7.40
- version/libpcap/7.50
- version/libpcap/7.60