CVE-2005-0269 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files by using uppercase file extensions, bypassing validation and potentially executing code.

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-2005-0269?

CVE-2005-0269 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The file extension check in GNUBoard 3.40 and earlier only verifies extensions that contain all lowercase letters, which allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via file extensions that include uppercase letters.

Weakness: CWE-178

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0269?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sir Gnuboard.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0269 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-0269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m65m-xrgm-j736.

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