AOLserver could allow an attacker to access protected files
| aolserver-protected-file-access (7825) |  Low Risk |
Description:
AOLserver could allow a remote attacker to access any known password protected file on the server by requesting the file using the full directory path.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Jan 06 2002 - 01:41:19 CST: AOLserver 3.4.2 Unauthorized File Disclosure Vulnerability.
- BID-3791: AOLServer Password Protected File Arbitrary Read Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0100: AOL AOLserver 3.4.2 Win32 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read password-protected files via a URL that directly references the file.
- OSVDB ID: 8790: AOLserver Win32 Direct URI Request Access Bypass
Platforms Affected:
- AOL AOLserver 3.4.2
Reported:
Jan 06, 2002
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