Title: Yves Goergen BlackBoard Internet Newsboard System cp.inc.php Path Disclosure
Info
Disclosure
Oct 06, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Oct 06, 2004
Solution
Unknown
Description
Yves Goergen BlackBoard Internet Newsboard contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when an attacker directly accesses cp.inc.php and receives error messages, which will disclose server path information 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 1.5.1-h or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.