7722 : JAWS gadget Variable Arbitrary File Access
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Last Modified
10 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Jul 05, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jul 05, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Description

 JAWS contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to read files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the index.php script not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the gadget variable.

Classification

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

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, JAWS has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Jaws
Watch-list
Jaws
Watch-list
 0.3
0.2

References

Tools & Filters

Nessus

 16198

Manual Testing Notes

Credit
  • Fernando Quintero - nandoBrand New Doo Dooudea.edu.co - Silence Team

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