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Specimen Image Database "dir" File Inclusion Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA22447
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Release Date:
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2006-10-17
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Last Update:
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2006-10-27
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Popularity:
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3,849 views
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Critical:
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Highly 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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Unpatched
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| Software: | Specimen Image Database
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-5419
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Description:
Kw3[R]Ln has discovered a vulnerability in Specimen Image Database, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "dir" parameter in client.php is not properly verified before being used to include files. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from local or external resources.
The vulnerability is confirmed in Specimen Image Database Standalone downloaded 2006-10-17. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Kw3[R]Ln
Changelog:
2006-10-27: Added CVE reference.
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