CVE-2005-1244 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can access arbitrary files via directory traversal in a NetIQ tool for iSeries AS/400 FTP servers, though the vendor disputes this vulnerability.
- 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-2005-1244?
CVE-2005-1244 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 the third party tool from NetIQ, as used to secure the iSeries AS/400 FTP server, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files, including those from qsys.lib, via ".." sequences in a GET request. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "neither NetIQ Security Manager nor our iSeries Security Solutions are vulnerable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netiq Pssecure.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1244 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-2005-1244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g47h-wpv4-rfwf.