CVE-2017-15895 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability related to directory traversal has been identified in Synology Router Manager (SRM) prior to version 1.1.5-6542-4. This vulnerability allows authenticated remote users to write arbitrary files by manipulating a specific parameter.

Understanding CVE-2017-15895

This CVE involves a directory traversal vulnerability in Synology Router Manager (SRM) that enables remote authenticated users to write arbitrary files.

What is CVE-2017-15895?

The vulnerability in Synology Router Manager (SRM) before version 1.1.5-6542-4 allows authenticated remote users to write arbitrary files by manipulating a specific parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2017-15895

This vulnerability could be exploited by authenticated remote users to write arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-15895

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the SYNO.FileStation.Extract component of Synology Router Manager (SRM) before version 1.1.5-6542-4, allowing remote authenticated users to write arbitrary files by manipulating the dest_folder_path parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Synology Router Manager (SRM)
Vendor: Synology
Versions Affected: Before 1.1.5-6542-4

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated remote users manipulating the dest_folder_path parameter to write arbitrary files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Synology Router Manager (SRM) to version 1.1.5-6542-4 or later.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive areas of the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations.
Educate users on safe practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Synology to address this vulnerability.