SEDUM HTTP server permits directory traversal

Overview

The SEDUM web server permits intruders to access files outside the web root.

Description

The SEDUM Web Server permits intruders to access files outside the web root using a GET request containing “…” (dot dot). This can expose files (including files with sensitive information) to exposure by unauthorized individuals.

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Impact

Intruders can read files accessible to the SEDUM web server they should not be able to read .

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Solution

The CERT/CC is currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem.

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CVSS Metrics

Group	Score	Vector
Base
Temporal
Environmental

References

• <http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2335&gt;
• <http://xforce.iss.net/static/6063.php&gt;
• <http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/160452&gt;

Acknowledgements

Our thanks to Joe Testa, who originally reported this problem on BugTraq.

This document was written by Shawn V. Hernan.

Other Information

CVE IDs:	CVE-2001-0199
Severity Metric:	1.50 Date Public: