CVE-2011-1736 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the Backup Client Service, requiring immediate patching for HP Data Protector users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-1736?
CVE-2011-1736 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in OmniInet.exe in the Backup Client Service in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in a filename in a GET_FILE message.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1736?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Openview Storage Data Protector.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1736?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1736 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-2011-1736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1736 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6wx-wj3h-736h.