CVE-1999-1082 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the Jana proxy web server via a directory traversal attack.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1082?
CVE-1999-1082 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Jana proxy web server 1.40 allows remote attackers to ready arbitrary files via a "......" (modified dot dot) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1082?
It affects 1 product.
Products include T. Hauck Jana Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1082?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1082 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-1999-1082 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-1082 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-57hw-cwh6-33rc.