CVE-2024-41784: IBM Sterling Secure Proxy directory traversal

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.0.0, 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2, 6.0.0.3, and 6.1.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot dot" sequences (/.../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot dot" sequences (/.../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.0.0.06.0.1.06.0.2.06.0.3.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.1.0.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.0.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.1.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.2.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.0.3.0
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy=6.1.0

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41784?

CVE-2024-41784 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation and access to arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41784?

To fix CVE-2024-41784, upgrade to IBM Sterling Secure Proxy version 6.1.0.1 or apply the latest patches provided by IBM.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-41784?

CVE-2024-41784 affects IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 6.0.0.0 to 6.0.3.0 and 6.1.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-41784 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-41784 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted URL requests.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-41784?

CVE-2024-41784 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to view arbitrary files on the system.

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