Path Traversal Vulnerability in Novell File Reporter by Novell
CVE-2012-4957

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Novell
Status
File Reporter
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2012

What is CVE-2012-4957?

The vulnerability in Novell File Reporter version 1.0.2 is due to an absolute path traversal flaw found in NFRAgent.exe. This issue enables remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request that includes a full pathname within a PATH element of an SRS record. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to gain unauthorized access to read arbitrary files from the server, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive information.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/273371
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https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/20...
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EPSS Score

71% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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