#VU41870 Path traversal in VPLEX GeoSynchrony - CVE-2014-0632

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41870

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0632

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VPLEX GeoSynchrony
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 4.x and 5.x before 5.3. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

VPLEX GeoSynchrony: 4.0 - 5.2.1

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0157.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66513

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.