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ICQ File Transfer Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA24803
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Release Date:
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2007-04-10
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Last Update:
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2007-04-12
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Popularity:
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4,285 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | ICQ 5.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-1904
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in ICQ, which potentially can be exploited by malicious users to compromise another user's system.
For more information:
SA24747
NOTE: ICQ reportedly warns users on file transfers, requires that a user is on the contact list of the target, and does not overwrite existing files without a prompt.
The vulnerability is reported in version 5.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
ICQ clients are reportedly patched via automatic updates.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by an anonymous person and reported via iDefense Labs.
Changelog:
2007-04-12: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
iDefense Labs:
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=508
Other References:
SA24747:
http://secunia.com/advisories/24747
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