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.

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 Updated
GoAhead Software	Unknown	17-Dec-2002

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	12/17/2002
Date First Published	12/17/2002 09:36:02 AM
Date Last Updated	12/17/2002
CERT Advisory
CVE Name
US-CERT Technical Alerts
Metric	1.91
Document Revision	6

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