IBM Tivoli Directory Server "dot dot" directory traversal
| tivoli-directory-directory-traversal (16850) |  Medium 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:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Aug 02 2004 - 03:44:02 CDT : IBM Directory Server - ldacgi.exe.
- IBM APAR IR52692: IR52692: Problem with ldacgi.
- IBM APAR IR53631: IR53631: SYSROUTE OF IR52692: Problem with ldacgi.
- BID-10841: IBM Tivoli Directory Server LDACGI Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-2526: Directory traversal vulnerability in ldacgi.exe in IBM Tivoli Directory Server 4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Template parameter.
- OSVDB ID: 8367: IBM Directory Server ldacgi.exe Arbitrary File Access
- SA10347: IBM Tivoli Directory Server Cross-Site Scripting and Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1010831: SonicWALL Pro Discloses VPN Shared Secret in the Tech Support Report
Platforms Affected:
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server 3.2.2
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server 4.1
Reported:
Aug 02, 2004
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