Path Traversal LPE via Local Low-Privileged Account (CVE-2024-40712)
CVE-2024-40712 Published on September 7, 2024
A path traversal vulnerability allows an attacker with a low-privileged account and local access to the system to perform local privilege escalation (LPE).
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software 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 software 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.
CVE-2024-40712 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-40712
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Affected Versions
Veeam Backup and Recovery:- Version 12.1.2, <= 12.1.2 is affected.
- Version 12, <= 12.1.2.172 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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