Vulnerability Note VU#651994

SEDUM HTTP server permits directory traversal

Overview

The SEDUM web server permits intruders to access files outside the web root.

I. Description

The SEDUM Web Server permits intruders to access files outside the web root using a GET request containing ".." (dot dot). This can expose files (including files with sensitive information) to exposure by unauthorized individuals.

II. Impact

Intruders can read files accessible to the SEDUM web server they should not be able to read .

III. Solution

The CERT/CC is currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem.

Systems Affected

No Information Available

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2335
http://xforce.iss.net/static/6063.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/160452

Credit

Our thanks to Joe Testa, who originally reported this problem on BugTraq.

This document was written by Shawn V. Hernan.

Other Information

Date Public:	2001-02-04
Date First Published:	2001-05-15
Date Last Updated:	2001-06-25
CERT Advisory:
CVE-ID(s):	CAN-2001-0199
NVD-ID(s):	CAN-2001-0199
US-CERT Technical Alerts:
Severity Metric:	1.50
Document Revision:	5

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