7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1211: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Mar 23 2018(Updated: )

Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8, versions prior to 2.52.52.52, contain a path traversal vulnerability in its Web server's URI parser which could be used to obtain specific sensitive data without authentication. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to read configuration settings from the iDRAC by querying specific URI strings.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dell iDRAC7 Firmware<2.52.52.52
Dell iDRAC8<2.52.52.52

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1211?

    CVE-2018-1211 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1211?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-1211, upgrade Dell EMC iDRAC7/iDRAC8 to version 2.52.52.52 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-1211?

    CVE-2018-1211 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive configuration settings.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1211?

    CVE-2018-1211 affects Dell EMC iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 versions prior to 2.52.52.52.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-1211?

    No, CVE-2018-1211 can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication.

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