CVE-2012-6609 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Polycom HDX Video End Points and UC APL devices via directory traversal in the a_getlog.cgi script.
- 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-2012-6609?
CVE-2012-6609 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in a_getlog.cgi in Polycom HDX Video End Points before 3.0.4 and UC APL before 2.7.1.J allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6609?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Polycom Hdx Video End Points, Polycom Uc Apl.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6609?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6609 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-2012-6609 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6609 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgf5-9wxh-8rj7.