TEXIS CGI could reveal sensitive information
| texis-cgi-information-disclosure (8103) |  Low Risk |
Description:
TEXIS could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. If a remote attacker submits an HTTP request to the Texis CGI script containing an invalid path, an error message would be returned that contains the full path to the Web root directory and other sensitive information including the operating system and processor type.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Contact contact Thunderstone Tech Support for upgrade or patch information. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Feb 11 2002 - 15:58:10 CST: Re: texis(CGI) Path Disclosure Vulnerability.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Feb 05 2002 - 23:13:44 CST: texis(CGI) Path Disclosure Vulnerability.
- Thunderstone Web site: Thunderstone: Tech Support.
- Thunderstone Web site: Thunderstone: Products.
- BID-4035: Thunderstone TEXIS Path Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0266: Thunderstone Texis CGI script allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the web root via a request for a nonexistent file, which generates an error message that includes the full pathname.
- OSVDB ID: 4313: Thunderstone Software Texis Nonexistent File Request Path Disclosure
Platforms Affected:
- Thunderstone Software TEXIS 3.0
Reported:
Feb 05, 2002
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