CVE-2012-6664 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read or write arbitrary files on the TFTP server via directory traversal in get or put commands.
- 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-2012-6664?
CVE-2012-6664 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the TFTP Server in Distinct Intranet Servers 3.10 and earlier allow remote attackers to read or write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) get or (2) put commands.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6664?
How do I fix CVE-2012-6664?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6664 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-2012-6664 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6664 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8f7-vvrw-73c7.