CVE-2005-1571 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in ShowOff! scripts, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2005-1571?
CVE-2005-1571 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in ShowOff! 1.5.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in arguments to the (1) ShowAlbum, (2) ShowVideo, or (3) ShowGraphic scripts.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1571?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wenig and Spitzer-Williams Showoff Digital Media Software.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1571 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-2005-1571 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1571 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5w36-wp44-4494.