CVE-2017-10949 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 is affected by a Directory Traversal vulnerability that can lead to Information Disclosure. This CVE was published on August 2, 2017, and assigned ZDI-CAN-4459.

Understanding CVE-2017-10949

This CVE involves a security issue in Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 that allows for Information Disclosure through Directory Traversal.

What is CVE-2017-10949?

The absence of proper validation of user-provided paths in the doGet method of the EmWebsiteServlet class in Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 leads to an Information Disclosure vulnerability through Directory Traversal.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10949

The vulnerability in Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 can result in Information Disclosure due to the lack of validation of user-provided paths, allowing for Directory Traversal.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10949

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Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the doGet method of the EmWebsiteServlet class in Dell Storage Manager 2016 R2.1 not properly validating user-provided paths, enabling Directory Traversal.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Dell Storage Manager
Vendor: Zero Day Initiative
Version: 2016 R2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through Directory Traversal, where an attacker can navigate through directories to access sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

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Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Implement proper input validation mechanisms to prevent Directory Traversal attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.