CVE-2018-19753 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-19753, a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Tarantella Enterprise versions before 3.11. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation method, and mitigation steps.
A Directory Traversal vulnerability exists in versions prior to 3.11 of Tarantella Enterprise.
Understanding CVE-2018-19753
What is CVE-2018-19753?
This CVE refers to a Directory Traversal vulnerability found in Tarantella Enterprise versions before 3.11.
The Impact of CVE-2018-19753
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to navigate through directories to access sensitive files and data on the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-19753
Vulnerability Description
Tarantella Enterprise before version 3.11 is susceptible to Directory Traversal, enabling unauthorized file access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Tarantella Enterprise
- Versions affected: Prior to 3.11
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating file paths to access files outside the intended directory structure.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Tarantella Enterprise to version 3.11 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized directory traversal.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit file access and directory traversal attempts.
- Educate users on secure file handling practices to prevent exploitation.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the Directory Traversal vulnerability.