MondoSearch MsmHigh.exe allows search engine to be used as a proxy
| mondosearch-msmhighexe-proxy (15718) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
MondoSearch could allow a remote attacker to use MondoSearch as a proxy server, caused by a vulnerability in MsmHigh.exe. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted HTTP request containing a specially-crafted string to obtain sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- Mondosoft, MondoSearch 5.x
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of MondoSearch (5.1b or later), available from the MondoSearch Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- MondoSearch Web site, Important Security Information February 2004 at http://www.mondosoft.com/security/.
- PROTEGO Security Advisory #PSA200401 on Neohapsis, MondoSoft - Proxy through MsmHigh.exe at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-04/0055.html.
- BID-10034: MondoSoft MondoSearch Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Apr 02, 2004
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