Icecast GET security bypass

icecast-get-bypass-security (19760) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Icecast could allow a remote attacker to bypass security. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted GET request to bypass access security controls and gain access to XSL files.

Platforms Affected:

  • Icecast, Icecast 2.20

Remedy:

No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

Reported:

Mar 19, 2005

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