CVE-2012-2202 Path traversal in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2202?
CVE-2012-2202 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jul 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2202?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Lotus Protector for Mail Security, Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2202?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2202 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-2012-2202 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2202 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c48h-wpmc-fm6h.