Mapserver for Windows CVE-2012-2950 Local File Include Vulnerability

BID:53737

CVE-2012-2950 |

Info

Mapserver for Windows CVE-2012-2950 Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 53737
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2012-2950
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 30 2012 12:00AM
Updated: May 30 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Mike Arnold
Vulnerable: Gateway Geomatics MapServer for Windows 3.0.4
Gateway Geomatics MapServer for Windows 2.0
Not Vulnerable: Gateway Geomatics MapServer for Windows 3.0.6

Discussion

Mapserver for Windows CVE-2012-2950 Local File Include Vulnerability

Mapserver for Windows (MS4W) is prone to an unspecified local file-include vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view files and execute arbitrary local PHP scripts with the privileges of the affected application.

Mapserver for Windows versions 2.0 through 3.0.4 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Mapserver for Windows CVE-2012-2950 Local File Include Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit the issue with a browser.

Solution / Fix

Mapserver for Windows CVE-2012-2950 Local File Include Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please contact the vendor for more information.

References

Mapserver for Windows CVE-2012-2950 Local File Include Vulnerability

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