OSVDB ID: 25455

Title: IdealBB Scripting.FileSystemObject Method Arbitrary File Access

Info

Disclosure

May 07, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

IdealBB contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to read any file inside of the web path. The issue is due to the OpenTextFile method of the Scripting.FileSystemObject object not properly sanitizing user input, leading to a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

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

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Ideal Science, Inc.

IdealBB

1.5.4a

References

Credit

  • CodeScan Labs - advisoriescodescan.com - CodeScan Labs


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218