CVE-2005-2248 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read files outside the download folder via directory traversal in DownloadProtect.
- 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-2005-2248?
CVE-2005-2248 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in DownloadProtect before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to read files above the download folder.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2248?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sven-Ove Bjerkan Downloadprotect.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2248?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2248 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-2005-2248 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2248 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghr7-gw92-68jm.