Microsoft Windows Server 2003 "dot dot" directory traversal
| win2003-dotdot-directory-traversal (13385) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" (/../) sequences to traverse "Shell Folders" directories and view arbitrary files on the system.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Oct 08 2003 - 11:19:56 CDT: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 "Shell Folders" Directory Traversal Vulnerability.
- CVE-2003-0839: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Shell Folders capability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a shell: link.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Reported:
Oct 08, 2003
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