6107 : Multiple Browser Telnet URI Handler File Manipulation
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Last Modified
7 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
May 12, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
May 12, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Several browsers contain a flaw that may allow a remote attacker arbitrary file manipulation. The issue is triggered when a specially crafted telnet URI is parsed by the browser resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

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

Products
Apple Computer, Inc.
Watch-list
Safari
Watch-list
 1.2
KDE Project
Watch-list
Konqueror
Watch-list
 3.2.1
MacWarriors
Watch-list
TrailBlazer
Watch-list
 0.52
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Internet Explorer for Mac OS X
Watch-list
 5.2.3
Internet Explorer for Windows
Watch-list
 6 SP1
Mozilla Organization
Watch-list
Firefox for Linux
Watch-list
 0.8
Firefox for Mac OS X
Watch-list
 0.8
Firefox for Windows
Watch-list
 0.8
Opera Software
Watch-list
Opera
Watch-list
 7.23
The Omni Group
Watch-list
OmniWeb
Watch-list
 4.5
iCab
Watch-list
iCab
Watch-list
 2.9.8

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Credit
  • Karol Wiesek - iDEFENSE
  • Greg MacManus - iDEFENSE Labs

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