TFTP: Directory Traversal Detected on TFTP Request File Name

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in TFTP request file name. A successful attack can result in directory traversal attacks.

Extended Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of WRQ requests. When parsing the Filename field, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5137.

Affected Products

Netgain-systems enterprise_manager

Short Name
TFTP:DIRECTORY:REQ-FILE-DIR-TRV
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
TFTP
Keywords
CVE-2017-16597 CVE-2023-32164 Detected Directory File Name Request TFTP Traversal bid:50890 on
Release Date
03/04/2015
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3655
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Netgain-systems

CVSS Score

7.5

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