BitDefender Update Server http.exe directory traversal

bitdefender-http-server-directory-traversal (39802) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

BitDefender Update Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. If the BitDefender HTTP Server is used for update publication, an attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to the HTTP Server (http.exe) containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to traverse directories and view arbitrary files outside of the Web root directory.

Platforms Affected:

  • SOFTWIN, BitDefender Update Server 2.5.0.0

Remedy:

No remedy available as of January 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Jan 19, 2008

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