CVE-2021-37444: Path Traversal

Published Jul 25, 2021
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Updated

NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier suffers from a directory traversal weakness upon uploading plugins in a ZIP archive. This can lead to code execution if a ZIP element's pathname is set to a Windows startup folder, a file for the inbuilt Out-Going Message function, or a file for the the inbuilt Autodial function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nchsoftware Ivm Attendant<=5.12

Event History

Jul 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-37444?

CVE-2021-37444 is a vulnerability in NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier that allows for directory traversal and potential code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-37444?

CVE-2021-37444 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-37444?

NCH IVM Attendant v5.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-37444.

4

How does CVE-2021-37444 exploit the vulnerability?

CVE-2021-37444 exploits a directory traversal weakness upon uploading plugins in a ZIP archive, allowing for potential code execution.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2021-37444?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-37444 at the following links: [GitHub PoC](https://github.com/0xfml/poc/blob/main/NCH/IVM_5.12_RCE.md) and [NCH IVM Attendant](https://www.nch.com.au/ivm/index.html).

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