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CVE-2011-4716

5.0 · MEDIUM

Directory traversal vulnerability in file in DreamBox DM800 1.6rc3, 1.5rc1, and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter.

Published Dec 8, 2011dream-multimedia-tvCWE-22EPSS 3.08%

Overview

CVE-2011-4716 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dream-multimedia-tv dreambox_dm800_hd_se_firmware. It was published on December 8, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in file in DreamBox DM800 1.6rc3, 1.5rc1, and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dream-multimedia-tv. Update dreambox_dm800_hd_se_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
dream-multimedia-tvdreambox_dm800_hd_se_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4716?

CVE-2011-4716 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting dream-multimedia-tv dreambox_dm800_hd_se_firmware. It was published on December 8, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-4716?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4716?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dream-multimedia-tv. Update dreambox_dm800_hd_se_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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