Microsoft OWC DataSourceControl component could allow an attacker to verify a file`s existence using the "ConnectionFile" property
| owc-datasourcecontrol-connectionfile-exist (8786) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) could allow a remote attacker to determine if a file resides on the system by setting the "oDS.ConnectionFile" property to the path of the file. If an error is returned, then the file does not reside on the system.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- GreyMagic Security Advisory GM#008-IE: Multiple local files detection issues with OWC in IE.
- Microsoft Office Download Center: Office XP Tool: Web Components.
- BID-4456: Microsoft OWC DataSourceControl ConnectionFile Local File Existence Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1340: The ConnectionFile property in the DataSourceControl component in Office Web Components (OWC) 10 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files by detecting an exception.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft BizTalk Server 2002
- Microsoft Commerce Server 2002
- Microsoft Money 2002
- Microsoft Money 2003
- Microsoft Office XP
- Microsoft Office Web Components 2002
- Microsoft Project 2002
- Microsoft Project Server 2002
Reported:
Apr 08, 2002
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