WebcamXP and Webcam7 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

BID:52119

Info

WebcamXP and Webcam7 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 52119
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 22 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 22 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Silent Dream
Vulnerable: Moonware Studios webcamXP 5.5.1.2
Moonware Studios webcam 7 0.9.9.32
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WebcamXP and Webcam7 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

WebcamXP and Webcam7 are prone to a directory-traversal vulnerability because they fail to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input.

Exploiting the issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

WebcamXP 5.5.1.2 and Webcam7 0.9.9.32 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

WebcamXP and Webcam7 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue with a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com:8080/..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\..\boot.ini

Solution / Fix

WebcamXP and Webcam7 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

WebcamXP and Webcam7 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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