Bitflu StorageFarabDb module security bypass
| bitflu-storagefarabdb-security-bypass (39269) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Bitflu could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper handling of .torrent files in the StorageFarabDb module. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to add new files or modify existing files outside the directory.
Platforms Affected:
- Adrian Ulrich, Bitflu prior to 0.42
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Bitflu (0.42 or later), available from the Bitflu Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- Bitflu Web site, Version 0.42 (Released: 20071226) at http://bitflu.workaround.ch/ChangeLog.txt.
- BID-27043: Bitflu StorageFarabDb Module '.torrent' File Handling Security Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-6636: Unspecified vulnerability in the StorageFarabDb module in Bitflu before 0.42 allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or append data to arbitrary files via a crafted .torrent file.
- SA28238: Bitflu StorageFarabDb Security Bypass Vulnerability
Reported:
Dec 26, 2007
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