OSU httpd wildcard information disclosure
| osu-httpd-wildcard-information-disclosure (29032) |  Low Risk |
Description:
OSU httpd could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing the wildcard (*) character to disclose the contents of arbitrary directories. An attacker could use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
Platforms Affected:
- Compaq, OpenVMS
- David Jones, OSU httpd 3.10a
- David Jones, OSU httpd 3.11alpha
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Sep 18 2006 - 18:12:11 CDT, [RLSA_02-2006] OSU httpd for OpenVMS path and directory disclosure - is this a bug or a feature? at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-09/0327.html.
- OSU httpd, Region 6 HTTP Server Information at http://www.ecr6.ohio-state.edu/www/doc/serverinfo.html.
- BID-20098: OSU HTTP Server Multiple Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-4908: OSU 3.11alpha and 3.10a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a URL containing an * (asterisk) wildcard, which displays all matching file and directory information.
- SA22016: OSU HTTP Server System Information Disclosure Weaknesses
Reported:
Sep 19, 2006
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