LimeWire magnet request directory traversal
| limewire-magnet-directory-traversal (19695) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
LimeWire is a file sharing application running on the Gnutella Network for Microsoft Windows and Unix-based operating systems. LimeWire versions 3.9.6 through 4.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in magnet requests. A remote attacker could Telnet to the LimeWire client magnet TCP port, which is the default port, and send a specially-crafted HTTP magnet request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to traverse directories and view directory listings and arbitrary files outside of the Web root directory.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of LimeWire (4.8 or later), available from the LimeWire Web site. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 2005-03-37 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Mar 14 2005 - 19:12:40 CST : LimeWire Gnutella client two vulnerabilities.
- LimeWire Web site: LimeWire.
- BID-12802: Lime Wire Multiple Remote Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2005-0789: Directory traversal vulnerability in LimeWire 3.9.6 through 4.6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a magnet request.
- GLSA-200503-37: LimeWire: Disclosure of sensitive information
- SA14555: LimeWire Gnutella Disclosure of Sensitive Information
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo Linux
- LimeWire LimeWire 3.9.6 - 4.6.0
Reported:
Mar 14, 2005
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