Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall "dot dot" directory traversal

interscan-dotdot-directory-traversal (15590) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to traverse directories and view arbitrary files on the system with privileges of the InterScan VirusWall.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Trend Micro recommends that you update your virus pattern file and scan engine to the latest version, or at least to the following security maintenance patch versions:

  • ISNT 3.55: isnt355-patchb1019.exe
  • ISNT 3.53: isnt353-patchb1594.exe
  • ISNT 3.55 Stand-Alone: isvw-smtp-355-b1018.zip

Patches and more information are available from the Trend Micro Update Center. See References.

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Mar 24 2004 - 09:11:24 CST : TrendMacro Interscan Viruswall Directory Traversal.
  • Trend Micro Update Center: Interscan Viruswall Product Updates.
  • BID-9966: Trend Micro Interscan Viruswall localweb Directory Traversal Vulnerability
  • BID-9977: Trend Micro Interscan WebManager Java TeleWindow Unspecified Credential Theft Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-1859: Directory traversal vulnerability in Trend Micro Interscan Web Viruswall in InterScan VirusWall 3.5x allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.
  • OSVDB ID: 4549: Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall Traversal Arbitrary File Access
  • SA11215: Trend Micro Interscan VirusWall Directory Traversal Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1009550: TrendMicro InterScan VirusWall Discloses Files to Remote Users

Platforms Affected:

  • Trend Micro InterScan VirusWall 3.5x

Reported:

Mar 24, 2004

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