CVE-2005-2848 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on Barracuda Spam Firewall devices via directory traversal in img.pl.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2848?
CVE-2005-2848 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in img.pl in Barracuda Spam Firewall running firmware 3.1.16 and 3.1.17 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the f parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2848?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2848?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2848 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-2005-2848 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2848 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xxhw-3mwj-8m78.