CVE-2018-1211: Path Traversal

Published Mar 23, 2018
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Dell EMC iDRAC7<2.52.52.52
Dell Emc Idrac8<2.52.52.52

Event History

Mar 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2018-1211?

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

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1211?

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

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2018-1211?

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

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