Phusion Web server "dot dot dot" directory traversal
| phusion-dot-directoy-traversal (8212) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Phusion Web Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker can send a request containing modified "dot dot dot" sequences that use three dots instead of two (/.../) to traverse directories and view or retrieve any file on the Web server.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Feb 16 2002 - 18:36:11 CST: Phusion-Webserver-v1.0-Bugs&Exploits-Remotes.
- BID-4117: Phusion Webserver Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0288: Directory traversal vulnerability in Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (triple dot dot) in the HTTP request.
Platforms Affected:
- Bnet Technologies Phusion Web Server 1.0
Reported:
Feb 16, 2002
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