Splunk.collect.file.Directory.Traversal
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Directory Traversal vulnerability in Splunk Splunk.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application when vulnerable module handles a crafted request. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information via a crafted request.
Also a remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary codes on vulnerable machines.
Affected Products
Splunk Splunk prior to 5.0.5
Impact
Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.
System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected machine.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.splunk.com/download
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |