CVE-2017-9812 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary files with kluser privileges via the reportId parameter in the web interface of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server.
- 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-2017-9812?
CVE-2017-9812 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The reportId parameter of the getReportStatus action method can be abused in the web interface in Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux File Server before Maintenance Pack 2 Critical Fix 4 (version 8.0.4.312) to read arbitrary files with kluser privileges.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9812?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9812?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9812 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-2017-9812 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-9812 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wx6r-w4r4-766w.