CVE Catalog

CVE-2011-4722

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2011-4722 describes a vulnerability in TFTP Server 1.0.0.24 in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by using .. (dot dot) in the Filename field of an RRQ operation.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain access to sensitive data stored on the server, potentially leading to a security breach for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the TFTP server to the latest version and implement appropriate security measures against directory traversal attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP Server 1.0.0.24 in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Filename field of an RRQ operation.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS