CVE-2017-7237 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read or write configuration and executable files in the Spiceworks data directory via the unauthenticated TFTP service.
- 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-2017-7237?
CVE-2017-7237 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Spiceworks TFTP Server, as distributed with Spiceworks Inventory 7.5, allows remote attackers to access the Spiceworks data\configurations directory by leveraging the unauthenticated nature of the TFTP service for all clients who can reach UDP port 69, as demonstrated by a WRQ (aka Write request) operation for a configuration file or an executable file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7237?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spiceworks Spiceworks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7237?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7237 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-2017-7237 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7237 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5h7f-mpgw-cxcq.