2749 : Apache Cocoon view-source Sample File Traversal Arbitrary File Access
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Last Modified
8 months ago

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70%

Disclosure
Oct 20, 2003

Discovery
Oct 20, 2003

Dates

Exploit
Oct 20, 2003

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Apache Cocoon contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a directory traversal attack on a sample script occurs, which will disclose filesystem file information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

 Attack Type: Input Manipulation

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.1 or 2.2 (Development) after 22 Oct 2003 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): remove all sample scripts, especially the view-source script.

Products
Apache Software Foundation
Watch-list
Cocoon
Watch-list
 2.1 before 22 Oct 2003 12:00
2.1.2
2.2 (Development) before 22 Oct 2003 12:00

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