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Hyperseek 2000 hsx.cgi does not adequately filter user input disclosing directory listings and file contents

Vulnerability Note VU#146704

Original Release Date: 2003-02-14 | Last Revised: 2003-02-14

Overview

iWeb Systems Hyperseek search engine may allow malformed URL requests to access files outside the document root of a vulnerable system.

Description

A specially crafted URL can disclose the directory listing and files of the target system with read permissions.

Impact

Remote attackers may be able to disclose directory listings and files of the target system with read permissions.

Solution

Contact the vendor to obtain a patch.

Vendor Information

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IWeb Systems Affected

Updated:  February 14, 2003

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

iWeb Systems has released a fix for this vulnerability and it can be obtained by contacting info@iwebsys.com.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us email.


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Acknowledgements

Mc GaN , has been publicly credited for discovering this vulnerability.

This document was written by Ian A. Finlay.

Other Information

CVE IDs: CVE-2001-0253
Severity Metric: 4.50
Date Public: 2001-01-28
Date First Published: 2003-02-14
Date Last Updated: 2003-02-14 20:47 UTC
Document Revision: 18

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