Nexuiz GameDir Arbitrary File Disclosure/Overwrite Vulnerability

BID:22332

Info

Nexuiz GameDir Arbitrary File Disclosure/Overwrite Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 22332
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2007-0657
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 31 2007 12:00AM
Updated: May 12 2015 07:34PM
Credit: The vendor disclosed this issue.
Vulnerable: Pardus Linux 2007.1
Alientrap Nexuiz 2.2.2
Not Vulnerable: Alientrap Nexuiz 2.2.3

Discussion

Nexuiz GameDir Arbitrary File Disclosure/Overwrite Vulnerability

Nexuiz is prone to a vulnerability that allows attackers to access and overwrite arbitrary files.

An attacker can exploit this issue to overwrite arbitrary files on a user's computer or obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Nexuiz GameDir Arbitrary File Disclosure/Overwrite Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue by hosting a malicious game server and enticing an unsuspecting victim user to connect to it.

Solution / Fix

Nexuiz GameDir Arbitrary File Disclosure/Overwrite Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released version 2.2.3 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Alientrap Nexuiz 2.2.2

References

Nexuiz GameDir Arbitrary File Disclosure/Overwrite Vulnerability

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