CVE-2021-20511: Path Traversal
First published: Mon May 17 2021(Updated: )
IBM Security Access Manager Docker 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 Security Verify Access | =10.0.0 | |
| Docker Docker | ||
| <=10.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511)?
IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511) allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system and view arbitrary files by sending a specially-crafted URL request containing dot dot sequences (/../).
What is the severity of IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511)?
The severity of IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511) is medium with a severity value of 5.2.
How does IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511) affect IBM Security Verify Access Docker?
IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511) affects IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 by allowing a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.
How can an attacker exploit IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511)?
An attacker can exploit IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511) by sending a specially-crafted URL request with dot dot sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
Is Docker itself vulnerable to IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511)?
No, Docker itself is not vulnerable to IBM Security Access Manager Docker vulnerability (CVE-2021-20511).
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