Simple Web Server File Disclosure Vulnerability
BID:6145
Info
Simple Web Server File Disclosure Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 6145 |
| Class: | Access Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2002-1238 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Nov 08 2002 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 11 2009 06:07PM |
| Credit: | Discovered by Tamer Sahin <[email protected]>. |
| Vulnerable: |
Peter Sandvik Simple Web Server 0.5.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Simple Web Server File Disclosure Vulnerability
Simple Web Server does not properly sanitize web requests. By adding a slash-slash sequence ('//') to a URI, it is possible for an attacker to disclose files on the vulnerable web server, effectively bypassing any access controls.
Simple Web Server does not properly sanitize web requests. By adding a slash-slash sequence ('//') to a URI, it is possible for an attacker to disclose files on the vulnerable web server, effectively bypassing any access controls.
Exploit / POC
Simple Web Server File Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability can be exploited with a web browser.
The following proof of concept has been supplied by iDEFENSE:
http://server.com///secret/file
This vulnerability can be exploited with a web browser.
The following proof of concept has been supplied by iDEFENSE:
http://server.com///secret/file
Solution / Fix
Simple Web Server File Disclosure 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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[email protected]>.
References
Simple Web Server File Disclosure Vulnerability
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