CVE-2004-1231 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in Gadu-Gadu DCC connections, affecting instant messenger users.
- 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-2004-1231?
CVE-2004-1231 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Gadu-Gadu allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a DCC connection with a CTCP packet that contains a 1 as the type and a 4 as the subtype.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gadu-Gadu Gadu-Gadu Instant Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1231 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-2004-1231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9fj8-h362-589r.