Vulnerability Note VU#975041

GoAhead Web Server discloses source code of ASP files via crafted URL

Overview

An input validation vulnerability in the GoAhead Web Server allows attackers to view sensitive information. This issue is also referenced in VU#124059.

I. Description

The GoAhead Web Server inadequately filters user-supplied input. Specifically, the server does not properly filter malformed http requests. For more detailed information, please see ProCheckUp Security Bulletin PR02-13.

II. Impact

A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

III. Solution

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

Systems Affected

Vendor	Status	Date Notified	Date Updated
GoAhead Software	Unknown		2002-12-17

References

http://www.procheckup.com/security_info/vuln_pr0213.html

Credit

Thanks to Steve Knight for reporting this vulnerability.

This document was written by Ian A Finlay.

Other Information

Date Public:	2002-12-17
Date First Published:	2002-12-17
Date Last Updated:	2009-02-06
CERT Advisory:
CVE-ID(s):
NVD-ID(s):
US-CERT Technical Alerts:
Metric:	1.91
Document Revision:	7

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