MiniPortal FTP directory traversal
| miniportal-ftp-directory-traversal (8171) |  Low Risk |
Description:
MiniPortal could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker can use modified "dot dot dot" sequences that use three dots instead of two (/.../) to traverse directories outside of the FTP root directory and view any file on the system.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of MiniPortal (1.1.6 or later), available from the InstantServers Download Web site. See References.
References:
- InstantServers Download Web site: Downloads.
- Strumpf Noir Society Advisory - February 9, 2002: InstantServers MiniPortal Multiple Vulnerabilities.
- BID-4075: InstantServers MiniPortal Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0261: Directory traversal vulnerability in InstantServers MiniPortal 1.1.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a ... (modified dot dot) in the GET command.
- OSVDB ID: 9046: InstantServers MiniPortal Triple Dot Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Platforms Affected:
- InstantServers MiniPortal 1.1.5
Reported:
Feb 09, 2002
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