VDB-70403 · CVE-2014-1973 · BID 68726

NextApp File Explorer up to 2.0.2.2 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in NextApp File Explorer up to 2.0.2.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2014-1973. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NextApp File Explorer up to 2.0.2.2 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the NextApp File Explorer application before 2.1.0.3 for Android allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a crafted filename.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at jvndb.jvn.jp. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-1973 since 02/17/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. 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.

Upgrading to version 2.0.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 68726†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: File Explorer 2.0.2.3

Timelineinfo

02/17/2014 🔍
07/18/2014 +151 days 🔍
07/20/2014 +2 days 🔍
07/20/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +249 days 🔍
03/05/2018 +1075 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jvndb.jvn.jp
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-1973 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70403
SecurityFocus: 68726

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/05/2018 09:26
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (47), 03/05/2018 09:26 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:25F:103

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