Easy File Sharing Web Server NTFS information disclosure
| easyfilesharing-ntfs-info-disclosure (29925) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Easy File Sharing Web Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a vulnerability in the handling of alternative data streams when running on a NTFS file system. By appending the "::$DATA" to a request for a file, an attacker could disclose the content of arbitrary files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain admin login credentials, cryptographic keys and other sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- EFS Software, Easy File Sharing Web Server 4.0 and prior
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 30, 2008.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- File sharing software free download Web site, File sharing software free download at http://www.sharing-file.com/.
- BID-20823: Easy File Sharing Web Server Information Disclosure and Input Validation Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-5714: Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 4.0, when running on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under the web root by appending ::$DATA to the end of a HTTP GET request, which accesses the alternate data stream.
- SA22602: Easy File Sharing Web Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Oct 31, 2006
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