14671 : LimeWire HTTP Request Handling Arbitrary File Access
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Mar 11, 2005

Discovery

Jan 01, 2001

Dates

Exploit

Mar 14, 2005

Solution

Unknown

Description

LimeWire contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to access arbitrary files. The issue is triggered due to improper handling of HTTP requests. By issuing a specially crafted HTTP GET request a remote attacker could access arbitrary files resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.6.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Lime Wire LLC
Watch-list
LimeWire
Watch-list
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.7
4.1.8
4.1.9
4.1.10
4.2.x
4.3.x
4.4.x
4.5.6

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  • Kevin Walsh - kwalshBrand New Doo Doocs.cornell.edu -

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