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Vulnerability Note VU#124059GoAhead WebServer information disclosure and authentication bypass vulnerabilitiesOverviewGoAhead WebServer contains vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to view source files containing sensitive information or bypass authentication. The information disclosure vulnerability was previously published as VU#975041.I. DescriptionGoAhead WebServer contains vulnerabilities handling file requests. By sending the web server a specially crafted URL, an attacker may be able to view the source files containing sensitive information or bypass authentication. GoAhead WebServer has a history of source file disclosure vulnerabilities.II. ImpactAn attacker may be able to view any file on the web server, including files that contain sensitive information like usernames and passwords. An attacker may also be able to bypass authentication for protected files.III. SolutionRelease notes for GoAhead WebServer 2.1.8 indicate that these vulnerabilities have been addressed. GoAhead WebServer is not being actively maintained. Vendors who redistribute GoAhead WebServer or include it in other products may release updates to address these vulnerabilities. Vendors who have modified GoAhead WebServer may or may not be affected. See the Systems Affected section below for more information.GoAhead WebServer 2.1.8 on the Microsoft Windows platform remains vulnerable to source file disclosure.
Referenceshttp://www.ab.com/networks/architectures.html Thanks to Daniel Peck of Digital Bond, Inc. for reporting this issue. This document was written by Ryan Giobbi.
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