Vulnerability identifier: #VU99761
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot dot" sequences (/.../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy: before 6.0.3.1
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173631
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.