SAXoPRESS pbcs.dll directory traversal

saxopress-pbcs-directory-traversal (25768) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

SAXoPRESS could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in pbcs.dll. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the server or possibly execute arbitrary commands.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of SAXoPRESS (5.4.0b2 or later), available from the SAXoPRESS Web site. See References.

References:

  • Bugtraq Mailing List, Tue Apr 11 2006 - 10:37:16 CDT : SAXoPRESS - directory traversal.
  • SAXoPRESS Web site: SAXOTECH Integrated Mediaware.
  • BID-17474: Saxopress URL Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability
  • CVE-2006-1771: Directory traversal vulnerability in misc in pbcs.dll in SAXoTECH SAXoPRESS, aka Saxotech Online (formerly Publicus) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary programs via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter.
  • SA19566: SAXoTECH Online "url" Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-1327: SAXoPRESS url Parameter Handling Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Platforms Affected:

  • SAXOTECH SAXoPRESS

Reported:

Apr 11, 2006

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