HTTP GET request contains "dot dot dot"
| http-get-dotdotdot-data (8081) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
An attacker may attempt to traverse directories on vulnerable servers by using "dot dot" sequences in URLs (or, in this case, "dot dot dot" sequences), such as "/...". This could allow an attacker to view the contents of otherwise secure directories.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of March 2002.
References:
Platforms Affected:
- IETF HTTP/1.1
- Various vendors Any application
Reported:
Not available
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net