Allaire JRun JWS "dot dot" directory traversal
| allaire-jrun-jws-directory-traversal (7678) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Allaire JRun could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (../) to traverse directories and view files outside of the Web root directory.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Macromedia Product Security Bulletin MPSB01-17. See References.
References:
- Macromedia Product Security Bulletin MPSB01-17: Patch Available for File System Traversal Issue with JRun Web Server on Windows platforms..
- BID-3666: Allaire JRun Web Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1544: Directory traversal vulnerability in Macromedia JRun Web Server (JWS) 2.3.3, 3.0 and 3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the HTTP GET request.
Platforms Affected:
- Macromedia JRun 2.3.3
- Macromedia JRun 3.0
- Macromedia JRun 3.1
Reported:
Dec 06, 2001
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