CGIWrap error message information disclosure
| cgiwrap-error-information-disclosure (24717) |  Low Risk |
Description:
CGIWrap could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to a known CGI script to cause an error message to be returned that could contain sensitive system information. A remote attacker could use this information to launch further attacks against the affected Web application or system.
Platforms Affected:
- Nathan Neulinger, CGIWrap prior to 3.10
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of CGIWrap (3.10 or later), available from SourceForge.net. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- SourceForge.net: Files, CGIWrap - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 3.10 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=393274&group_id=8209.
- BID-16669: Nathan Neulinger CGIWrap Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0767: CGIWrap before 3.10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown attack vectors that cause errors in scripts that reveal system information.
- SA18797: CGIWrap Error Message System Information Disclosure
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0601: CGIWrap Error Messages System Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Reported:
Feb 15, 2006
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