SimpleWebServer "dot dot dot" directory traversal
| simplewebserver-directory-traversal (13643) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
SimpleWebServer could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker can send a specially-crafted HTTP request containing modified "dot dot dot" sequences that use three dots instead of two (.../) to traverse directories and view files outside of the Web root directory.
Platforms Affected:
- TelCondex, SimpleWebServer 2.13.31027Build 3289
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Nov 08 2003 - 18:26:04 CST, Directory traversal in The TelCondex SimpleWebserver 2.13.31027 Build 3289. at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-11/0078.html.
- Your Info System Web site, Download, YouInfoSystem Tools at http://www.yourinfosystem.de/download.htm.
- BID-8998: TelCondex SimpleWebserver Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Reported:
Nov 08, 2003
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