CVE-2019-4423: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Sep 30 2019(Updated: )
IBM Sterling File Gateway could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Sterling File Gateway | >=2.2.0.0<=6.0.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-4423?
CVE-2019-4423 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4423?
To fix CVE-2019-4423, update IBM Sterling File Gateway to a version later than 6.0.1.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2019-4423 facilitate?
CVE-2019-4423 facilitates directory traversal attacks that allow access to arbitrary files on the system.
Which versions of IBM Sterling File Gateway are affected by CVE-2019-4423?
IBM Sterling File Gateway versions from 2.2.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 are affected by CVE-2019-4423.
Can CVE-2019-4423 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-4423 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending specially-crafted URL requests.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/ibm-support
- source/IBM
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/severity
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/trending
- agent/tags
- agent/source
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm sterling file gateway
- version/ibm sterling file gateway/2.2.0.0
- version/ibm sterling file gateway/6.0.1.0