#VU46067 Path traversal in iView - CVE-2020-16245

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#VU46067 Path traversal in iView - CVE-2020-16245

Published: August 26, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU46067
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16245
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
iView
Software vendor:
Advantech Co., Ltd

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and create/download arbitrary files, limit system availability and execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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