FreeProxy "dotdot" directory traversal
| freeproxy-dotdot-directory-traversal (14191) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
FreeProxy could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories, caused by a vulnerability in the Web server. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted GET request containing "dot dot" sequences (../) to traverse directories outside the Web root directory.
Platforms Affected:
- Hand Crafted Software, FreeProxy 3.61 and prior
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of FreeProxy (3.61build Jan 9 2004 at 21:39:21or later), available from the FreeProxy/FreeWeb Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- FreeProxy/FreeWeb Web page, FreeProxy/FreeWeb at http://www.alphalink.com.au/~gregr/freeproxy.htm.
- SP Research Labs Advisory x08 1.8.2004 , FreeProxy/FreeWeb 3.61 Multiple Vulnerabilities at http://www.security-protocols.com/advisory/sp-x08-advisory.txt.
- BID-9388: Hand-Crafted Software FreeProxy FreeWeb Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 08, 2004
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