2941 : CVS Create Arbitrary Files and Directories
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11 months ago

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Disclosure

Dec 09, 2003

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

CVS contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to create arbitrary files and directories on a vulnerable server. This is due to CVS not checking attempts to create files or directories.

Classification

Unknown or Incomplete

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.11.10 or 1.12.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

121 Software

CVS

1.11.9

CVS

CVS

1.12.2

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 10388
CVE ID: 2003-0977 (see also: NVD)
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://ccvs.cvshome.org/servlets/NewsItemView?newsID=84
http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2003:112

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Nessus	12446 14094
Snort	2317 2318

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