#VU99761 Path Traversal: '...' (Triple Dot) in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy - CVE-2024-41784

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: CVE-2024-41784

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

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173631

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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.