HP JetAdmin allows attackers to write to cache.ini

hp-jetadmin-cache-write (15988) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium 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.

Platforms Affected:

  • HP, JetAdmin 6.5
  • HP, JetAdmin 7.0

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of HP Web Jetadmin (7.5 or later), available from the Hewlett-Packard Web site. See References.

Consequences:

File Manipulation

References:

Reported:

Apr 27, 2004

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