Path traversal in Cobbler
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2014-3225 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-22 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Cobbler Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Cobbler project |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU41683
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 1.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3225
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the web interface in Cobbler 2.4.x through 2.6.x allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the Kickstart field in a profile.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCobbler: 2.4.0 - 2.6.0
External linkshttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126553/Cobbler-Local-File-Inclusion.html
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/273
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/274
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33252
http://www.osvdb.org/106759
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532094/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67277
http://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/issues/939
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBaoQUFEYQ&feature=youtu.be
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
