CVE-2023-34342: ami megarac_sp-x Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-34342 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Path Traversal vulnerability in ami megarac_sp-x. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 12-06-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-01-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

AMI BMC contains a vulnerability in the IPMI handler, where an attacker can upload and download arbitrary files under certain circumstances, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')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.