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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVE-2010-0154

Medium
4/10

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in sla/index.php in the Local Management Interface (LMI) on the IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System (PNMSS) appliance with firmware before 2.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the l parameter, related to an "Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability."

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • SINGLE
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • NONE

CWE-22 - Path Traversal

Path traversal (or directory traversal), is a vulnerability that allows malicious users to traverse the server's root directory, gaining access to arbitrary files and folders such as application code & data, back-end credentials, and sensitive operating system files. In the worst-case scenario, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary files on the server, resulting in a denial of service attack. Such an exploit may severely impact the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of an application.

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  • Published