Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in CA Unified Infrastructure Management Version 8.47 and earlier. The Unified Infrastructure Management software uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ca Technologies | Unified Infrastructure Management | <= 8.47 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94243Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-315-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-cont
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94243Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-315-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-cont
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5803?
CVE-2016-5803 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in CA Unified Infrastructure Management Version 8.47 and earlier. The Unified Infrastructure Management software uses external input to construct a pathname that should be with...
How severe is CVE-2016-5803?
CVE-2016-5803 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5803?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ca Technologies Unified Infrastructure Management.