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SAP Internet Graphics Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Attempts to read /etc/passwd

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

Synopsis :

The remote web server is subject to a directory traversal attack.

Description :

It is possible to read arbitrary files on the remote host with the
rights of the web server process by making a request such as :

GET /htdocs/../../../../../../etc/passwd

See also :

http://www.corsaire.com/advisories/c050503-001.txt
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-07/0413.html

Solution :

Upgrade to SAP IGS version 6.40 Patch 11 or later as that reportedly
addresses the issue.

Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:N)

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