CVE-2012-4958 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Novell File Reporter, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2012-4958?
CVE-2012-4958 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a 126 /FSF/CMD request with a .. (dot dot) in a FILE element of an FSFUI record.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4958?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell File Reporter.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4958?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4958 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-2012-4958 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4958 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5q2p-g29f-979m.