WinHKI Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability
BID:17153
Info
WinHKI Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 17153 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Feb 24 2006 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Mar 20 2006 10:44PM |
| Credit: | Hamid Ebadi is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability. |
| Vulnerable: |
WinHKI WinHKI 1.4 d WinHKI WinHKI 1.6 WinHKI WinHKI 1.5 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
WinHKI Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Reportedly, an attacker can carry out directory-traversal attacks. These issues present themselves when the application processes malformed archives.
A successful attack can allow the attacker to place potentially malicious files and overwrite files on a computer in the context of the user running the affected application. A successful exploit may aid in further attacks.
Reportedly, an attacker can carry out directory-traversal attacks. These issues present themselves when the application processes malformed archives.
A successful attack can allow the attacker to place potentially malicious files and overwrite files on a computer in the context of the user running the affected application. A successful exploit may aid in further attacks.
Exploit / POC
WinHKI Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability
This issue can be exploited by creating a malicious archive file that includes files with hostile names.
This issue can be exploited by creating a malicious archive file that includes files with hostile names.
Solution / Fix
WinHKI Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]