Xedus "dot dot" directory traversal
| xedus-dotdot-directory-traversal (17167) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Xedus 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 on the system.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Aug 30 2004 - 13:45:47 CDT : Multiple Vulnerabilities In Xedus Webserver.
- BID-11071: Xedus Web Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1646: Directory traversal vulnerability in Xedus 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the URL.
- SA12418: Xedus Web Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Jerod Moemeka Xedus 1.0
Reported:
Aug 30, 2004
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