Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Novell Sentinel Log Manager
CVE-2011-5028

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Novell
Status
Sentinel Log Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2011

Summary

The vulnerability in Novell Sentinel Log Manager arises from a directory traversal issue in the FileDownload component. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the filename parameter with a '..' (dot dot) sequence. As a result, sensitive files may be exposed, posing a significant risk to data security. Proper input validation and restricting file access permissions are crucial to preventing the exploitation of this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026437
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://secunia.com/advisories/47258
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://osvdb.org/77948
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB

EPSS Score

14% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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