Classifieds.cgi script allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files off servers
| http-cgi-classifieds-read (3102) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in the classifieds.cgi script allows a remote attacker to specify an email address that will mail arbitrary files off the system to the attacker's address. This could allow an attacker to steal files from the target system.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Disable the classifieds.cgi script in your CGI-BIN directory until a patch or upgrade becomes available or a version that corrects this issue is released.
References:
- notts.net Web site: Classifieds.cgi - by Greg Mathews.
- The Most Comprehensive List of CGI & httpd Bugs: Classifieds (classifieds.cgi).
- BID-2020: Greg Matthews Classifieds.cgi Metacharacter Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-0934: classifieds.cgi allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shell metacharacters.
Platforms Affected:
- Various vendors Any application
- Various vendors Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Reported:
Dec 15, 1998
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