Ultraseek error path disclosure
| ultraseek-error-path-disclosure (16066) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Ultraseek could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. If a remote attacker requests a document on the Web server with a device name included, the server returns an error message that includes the path to the Web directory on the server.
Platforms Affected:
- Sun, Solaris 7.0
- Ultraseek, Ultraseek 5.2.1 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Ultraseek (5.2.2 or later), available from the Ultraseek Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Corsaire Security Advisory c040113-001, Verity Ultraseek path disclosure issue at http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c040113-001.txt.
- BID-10275: Verity Ultraseek Error Message Path Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0050: Verity Ultraseek before 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to obtain the full pathname of the document root via an MS-DOS device name in the web search option, such as (1) NUL, (2) CON, (3) AUX, (4) COM1, (5) COM2, and others.
Reported:
May 05, 2004
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