AssetView up to 9.2.0 on MacOS File Transfer Web Service path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in AssetView up to 9.2.0 on MacOS. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component File Transfer Web Service. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-2240. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in AssetView up to 9.2.0 on MacOS. This affects an unknown functionality of the component File Transfer Web Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in AssetView for MacOS Ver.9.2.0 and earlier versions allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "File Transfer Web Service".

The bug was discovered 07/14/2017. The weakness was released 07/17/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at hammock.jp. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-2240 since 12/01/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-103672. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/01/2016 🔍
07/14/2017 +225 days 🔍
07/17/2017 +3 days 🔍
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07/18/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/26/2019 +830 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: hammock.jp
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-2240 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103671
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2017 09:22
Updated: 10/26/2019 17:45
Changes: 07/18/2017 09:22 (58), 10/26/2019 17:45 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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