CVE-2010-4229 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can overwrite files and execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in Novell ZENworks Asset Management.

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-2010-4229?

CVE-2010-4229 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2011. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in an unspecified servlet in the Inventory component in ZENworks Asset Management (ZAM) in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management 10.3 before 10.3.2, and 11, allows remote attackers to overwrite files, and subsequently execute arbitrary code, via directory traversal sequences in a filename field in an upload request.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4229?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Zenworks Configuration Management.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4229?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4229 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-2010-4229 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4229 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6cv4-fcmj-6mp5.

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