2155 : Mailtraq Arbitrary File/Directory Access
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-06-09

Description

Mailtraq contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files and directories outside of the web path. The issue is due to the server not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the URI.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.3.2.1419 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Fastraq

Mailtraq

2.1.0.1302

References

ISS X-Force ID: 12308
Related OSVDB ID: 4089 4090 4091 4092
Bugtraq ID: 7921
Keyword: Directory Traversal
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0106.html
Vendor URL: http://www.mailtraq.com/
Other Advisory URL: http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5HP0G1FAAC.html

Credit

Noam Rathaus - expertsecuriteam.com - Securiteam

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