Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the trend-data daemon (xymond_rrd) in Xymon 4.x before 4.3.12 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name in a "drophost" command.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xymon | Xymon | <= 4.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/xymon/files/Xymon/4.3.12/Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:213
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/27/3
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/xymon/files/Xymon/4.3.12/Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:213
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/27/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4173?
CVE-2013-4173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the trend-data daemon (xymond_rrd) in Xymon 4.x before 4.3.12 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the host name in a "drophost"...
How severe is CVE-2013-4173?
CVE-2013-4173 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xymon Xymon.