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Hummingbird CyberDOCS error page discloses web server installation path

Vulnerability Note VU#715548

Original Release Date: 2003-10-09 | Last Revised: 2003-10-10

Overview

Hummingbird CyberDOCS contains a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to learn the installation path of the web server. This information could be used to support further attacks.

Description

Hummingbird CyberDOCS (Hummingbird DM) is a web-based enterprise document management solution that runs on Windows NT/2000 using SQL database technology. A web page generated on an invalid login attempt discloses the full installation path of the web server.

Impact

A remote attacker could determine the complete installation path of the CyberDOCS web server. The attacker may be able to use this information to support other attacks.

Solution

Apply a patch or upgrade

For CyberDOCS 4.0, apply Patch 4 from the CyberDOCS support site. For versions of CyberDOCS prior to 4.0, Hummingbird recommends that customers upgrade to the most recent version of CyberDOCS.

Vendor Information

715548
 

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Acknowledgements

This vulnerability was discovered and reported by ProCheckUp.

This document was written by Art Manion.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Severity Metric: 0.27
Date Public: 2003-10-06
Date First Published: 2003-10-09
Date Last Updated: 2003-10-10 13:34 UTC
Document Revision: 15

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