IBM Tivoli Directory Server "dot dot" directory traversal

tivoli-directory-directory-traversal (16850) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

IBM Tivoli Directory Server 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 the ldacgi.exe file, which is the administrative interface, to traverse directories and view arbitrary files on the server.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

For IBM Tivoli Directory Server 3.2.2:
Apply Fix Pack 4, available from the IBM APAR IR53631. See References.

For IBM Tivoli Directory Server 4.1:
Apply Fix Pack 3, available from the IBM APAR IR52692. See References.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • IBM Tivoli Directory Server 3.2.2
  • IBM Tivoli Directory Server 4.1

Reported:

Aug 02, 2004

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