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WinAgents TFTP Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA19844
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Release Date:
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2006-04-27
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Popularity:
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4,700 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | WinAgents TFTP Server 3.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-1952
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Description:
Rapid7 has reported a vulnerability in WinAgents TFTP Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused due an input validation error that makes it possible to download files from arbitrary locations outside the TFTP root via specially crafted directory traversal sequences.
Example:
get .../[file]
The vulnerability has been reported in version 3.1. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 3.2.
http://www.winagents.com/en/downloads/index.php
Provided and/or discovered by:
Rapid7
Original Advisory:
WinAgents Software Group:
http://www.winagents.com/en/news/410.php
Rapid7:
http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0020.html
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