Title: Winmail Server download.php Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Info
Disclosure
Jan 27, 2005
Discovery
Jan 15, 2005
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Winmail Server contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files. The issue is due to the 'download.php' script not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.0 (Build 1318) or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.