Roundup HTTP GET /home/@@file/ request view file
| roundup-get-view-file (16350) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Roundup could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP GET request containing /home/@@file/, a remote attacker could view arbitrary files on the system.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Roundup (0.7.3 or later), available from the Roundup Download Web page. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Roundup (0.7.6 or later), as listed in GLSA 200408-09. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Roundup Download Web page: Project: Roundup Issue Tracker: File List.
- SourceForge Tracker Detail 961511 : random filesystem access.
- BID-10495: Roundup Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1444: Directory traversal vulnerability in Roundup 0.6.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in an @@ command in an HTTP GET request.
- GLSA-200408-09: Roundup: Filesystem access vulnerability
- OSVDB ID: 6691: Roundup @@file GET Request Arbitrary File Access
- SA11801: Roundup Web Interface Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1010415: Roundup `@@file` Input Validation Error Discloses Files on the System to Remote Users
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- Roundup Roundup prior to 0.7.3
Reported:
Jun 08, 2004
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