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CVE-2016-7842

5.5 · MEDIUM

Directory traversal vulnerability in AttacheCase 2.8.2.8 and earlier and 3.2.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via specially crafted ATC file.

Published Apr 28, 2017CWE-22EPSS 2.60%

Overview

CVE-2016-7842 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 28, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in AttacheCase 2.8.2.8 and earlier and 3.2.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via specially crafted ATC file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7842?

CVE-2016-7842 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 28, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-7842?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-7842?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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