Vulnerability identifier: #VU49364

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12251

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GigaVUE-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Gigamon

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied passed in the upload functionality. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request containing directory traversal sequences and read contents of arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GigaVUE-OS: 5.4 - 5.9

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External links
http://community.gigamon.com/gigamoncp/s/article/Field-Notice-Gigamon-addressing-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-GigaVUE-OS

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.