HTTP Content-Disposition file name directory traversal
| content-disposition-directory-traversal (16757) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Filename parameter in the Content-Disposition header field allows the sender to suggest a file name. If an application blindly accepts this file name, a file name could be crafted that would allow an attacker to save the file to a known location on the victim's hard drive.
Consequences:
Informational
Remedy:
This check is for informational purposes only.
References:
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Mac OS X
- Compaq Tru64
- Data General DG/UX
- IBM AIX
- IBM OS2
- Linux Kernel
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98SE
- Microsoft Windows Me
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows XP
- SCO SCO Unix
- SGI IRIX
- Sun Solaris
- WindRiver BSDOS
- HP-UX
Reported:
Not available
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