File Explorer CVE-2014-1973 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

BID:68726

Info

File Explorer CVE-2014-1973 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 68726
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-1973
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 18 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 18 2014 12:00AM
Credit: Ryohei Koike of Sakura Information Systems
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

File Explorer CVE-2014-1973 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

File Explorer is prone to a directory-traversal vulnerability.

Remote attackers can use specially crafted requests with directory-traversal sequences ('../') to create or overwrite arbitrary files in the context of the application. This may aid in further attacks.

Versions prior to File Explorer 2.1.0.3 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

File Explorer CVE-2014-1973 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

File Explorer CVE-2014-1973 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.

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