Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to getGfiUpgradeFile or (2) cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to calculateRdsFileChecksum.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sysaid | Sysaid | <= 15.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132138/SysAid-Help-Desk-14.4-Code-ExecutionExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/8Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535679/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75038
- https://www.sysaid.com/blog/entry/sysaid-15-2-your-voice-your-service-deskVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132138/SysAid-Help-Desk-14.4-Code-ExecutionExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/8Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535679/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75038
- https://www.sysaid.com/blog/entry/sysaid-15-2-your-voice-your-service-deskVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2996?
CVE-2015-2996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to getGfiUpgradeFile or (2)...
How severe is CVE-2015-2996?
CVE-2015-2996 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sysaid Sysaid.