CVE-2005-1198 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the template parameter of apexec.pl.

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-2005-1198?

CVE-2005-1198 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in apexec.pl for Anaconda Foundation Directory allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via hex-encoded null characters (%00) in the middle of ".." sequences in the template parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anaconda Partners Foundation Directory.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1198 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-2005-1198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jvf9-vxf4-mwg4.

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