HP JetAdmin allows attackers to write to cache.ini
| hp-jetadmin-cache-write (15988) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
HP JetAdmin could allow a remote attacker to write arbitrary data to the cache.ini file. By sending a specially-crafted POST request using the __BrowserID variable, a remote attacker can create cache entries in the specified file.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of HP Web Jetadmin (7.5 or later), available from the Hewlett-Packard Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Apr 30 2004 - 10:42:50 CDT: HP Web Jetadmin.
- Hewlett-Packard Web site: HP- United States - Welcome.
- Phenoelit Advisory 4/27/2004: Multiple vulnerabilities in HP Web JetAdmin.
- BID-10224: HP Web Jetadmin Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- HP JetAdmin 6.5
- HP JetAdmin 7.0
Reported:
Apr 27, 2004
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