CVE-2012-3324 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 25 Sep 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated remote attackers can read, modify, or delete arbitrary files on Windows systems via directory traversal in the UTL_FILE module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-3324?

CVE-2012-3324 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 25 Sep 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the UTL_FILE module in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect 10.1 before FP1 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to modify, delete, or read arbitrary files via a pathname in the file field.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3324?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Db2, Ibm Db2 Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3324?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3324 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-2012-3324 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3324 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5v8q-7pvx-r4g5.