ADA Image Server "dot dot" directory traversal
| imgsvr-dotdot-directory-traversal (16680) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
ADA Image Server (ImgSvr) could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL containing "dot dot" sequences (../) to traverse directories and view arbitrary files outside of the Web root directory.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BID-10048: ADA IMGSVR Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-2464: Directory traversal vulnerability in ADA Image Server (ImgSvr) 0.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or list directories via hex-encoded ..// sequences (%2e%2e%2f%2f). NOTE: it was later reported that 0.6.21 and earlier is also affected.
- OSVDB ID: 4946: ADA Image Server Arbitrary File/Directory Access
- SA11287: ADA Image Server Request Buffer Overflow and Directory Traversal
Platforms Affected:
- frett27 ImgSvr 0.4
- frett27 ImgSvr 0.5
Reported:
Jul 12, 2004
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net