DeskNow Mail and Collaboration server AttachmentsKey file upload and directory traversal
| desknow-attachmentkey-file-upload (19206) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
DeskNow Mail and Collaboration server could allow a remote attacker with an account to traverse directories and upload files to arbitrary locations on the server. There is improper validation of the AttachmentsKey parameter in the webmail file attachment upload feature, which could allow a remote attacker to save files outside the temporary directory.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of DeskNow Mail and Collaboration server (2.5.14 or later), available from the DeskNow Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Feb 02 2005 - 16:34:29 CST : DeskNow Mail and Collaboration Server Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities.
- DeskNow Web site: DeskNow - communication server.
- BID-12421: Ventia DeskNow Mail And Collaboration Server Multiple Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2005-0332: Directory traversal vulnerability in DeskNow Mail and Collaboration Server 2.5.12 allows remote attackers to (1) upload and possibly execute files outside the directory via the AttachmentsKey parameter to attachment.do, as demonstrated using JSP pages, or (2) delete arbitrary files via the select_file parameter to file.do.
- SA14116: DeskNow Mail and Collaboration Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1013060: DeskNow Mail and Collaboration Server Directory Traversal Flaw Lets Remote Authenticated Users Upload and Delete Arbitrary Files
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Ventia DeskNow Mail and Collaboration server 2.5.12
Reported:
Feb 02, 2005
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