Apache Cocoon directory traversal allows downloading of boot.ini file
| apachecocoon-directory-traversal-bootini (13499) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apache Cocoon could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. If Cocoon is installed on the C:\cocoon\ directory of a Windows host, a remote attacker could send a specially-crafted HTTP request to the view-source script containing "dot dot" (/../) sequences in the filename variable, allowing the attacker to download the boot.ini file.
Platforms Affected:
- Apache, Cocoon 2.1
- Apache, Cocoon 2.1.2
- Apache, Cocoon 2.2
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Apache Cocoon (2.1 dated after 22 Oct 2003 12:00 or 2.2 (Development) dated after 22 Oct 2003 12:00), available from the Apache Cocoon Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Apache Cocoon Web site, Apache Cocoon - Downloads at http://cocoon.apache.org/mirror.cgi.
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, SecurityNews 23 Oct 2003, Apache Cocoon Directory Traversal Vulnerability at http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/6W00L0U8KC.html.
- BID-8883: Apache Cocoon Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-1172: Directory traversal vulnerability in the view-source sample file in Apache Software Foundation Cocoon 2.1 and 2.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
- OSVDB ID: 2749: Apache Cocoon view-source Sample File Traversal Arbitrary File Access
- SA10064: Apache Cocoon Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1007993: Apache Cocoon `view-source` Sample Script Discloses Files to Remote Users
Reported:
Oct 23, 2003
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