Resin "view_source.jsp" sample script directory traversal
| resin-viewsource-directory-traversal (9351) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Resin could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker can request the sample script and use "dot dot" sequences (\..) to traverse directories and view any file on the system with Resin privileges.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Jun 17 2002 - 02:16:18 CDT: KPMG-2002020: Resin view_source.jsp Arbitrary File Reading.
- BID-5031: Caucho Technology Resin Server View_Source.JSP Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1987: Directory traversal vulnerability in view_source.jsp in Resin 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a \.. (backslash dot dot).
Platforms Affected:
- Caucho Resin 2.1.2
Reported:
Jun 17, 2002
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