MailPost HTTP GET information disclosure
| mailpost-get-info-disclosure (17954) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
MailPost could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP GET query string, a remote attacker could determine existing files on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- TIPS, MailPost 5.1.1sv
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- ProCheckUp Security Bulletin PR04-08, MailPost v5.1.1sv and possibly earlier versions are vulnerable to a file-existance confirmation directory transversal attack. at http://www.procheckup.com/security_info/vuln_pr0408.html.
- BID-11599: TIPS MailPost Remote File Enumeration Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1102: MailPost 5.1.1sv, and possibly earlier versions, displays a different error message depending on whether the requested file exists or not, which allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information.
- US-CERT VU#306086: MailPost vulnerable file system information disclosure via HTTP GET request
Reported:
Nov 03, 2004
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