#VU42984 Path traversal in ZoneMinder - CVE-2013-0332

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42984

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0332

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
ZoneMinder
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: ZoneMinder.com

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ZoneMinder 1.24.x before 1.24.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) view, (2) request, or (3) action parameter.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ZoneMinder: 1.24.0 - 1.24.3

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External links
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=700912
https://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2640
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/21/8
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/21/9
https://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17979
https://www.zoneminder.com/wiki/index.php/Change_History

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.