CVE-2017-16788

UnknownEPSS 4.00%

Last modified

CVE-2017-16788 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the "Upload Groupkey" functionality in the Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 allows remote authenticated users with Admin-User access to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by uploading a file, as demonstrated by storing a file in the cron.d directory.. EPSS estimates a 4.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the "Upload Groupkey" functionality in the Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 allows remote authenticated users with Admin-User access to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by uploading a file, as demonstrated by storing a file in the cron.d directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.00%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MeinbergglobalLantime Firmware< 6.24.004

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16788?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the "Upload Groupkey" functionality in the Web Configuration Utility in Meinberg LANTIME devices with firmware before 6.24.004 allows remote authenticated users with Admin-User access to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges by uploading a file, as demonstrated by storing a file in the cron.d directory.
How severe is CVE-2017-16788?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16788 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16788?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST