CVE-2008-2512 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2512?
CVE-2008-2512 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jun 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager 7.x before 7.0.4 and 8.x before 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Backupexec System Recovery.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-2512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmv3-p5rx-7xp8.