Neon WebMail for Java multiple directory traversal
| neonwebmail-multiple-directory-traversal (29090) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Neon WebMail for Java could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted 'downloadfile' servlet containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) in the 'savefolder' or 'savefilename' parameter to view arbitrary files on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- NeoSys, Neon WebMail for Java 5.06
- NeoSys, Neon WebMail for Java 5.07
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Neon WebMail (version 5.08 or later), available from the Neon WebMail Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- NeoSys Ltd. Web site, Neon WebMail for Java at http://www.neosys.ne.jp/neosys/p_nwm.htm. (This site is in a foreign language.)
- vuln.sg Vulnerability Research Advisory 2006-09-20 , Neon WebMail for Java Multiple Vulnerabilities at http://vuln.sg/neonmail506-en.html.
- BID-20109: Neon WebMail For Java Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-4955: Directory traversal vulnerability in the downloadfile servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the (1) savefolder and (2) savefilename parameters.
- SA22029: Neon WebMail for Java Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Sep 20, 2006
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