CVE-2005-3471 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can access arbitrary files via directory traversal in the MailWatch for MailScanner ruleset view.
- 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-2005-3471?
CVE-2005-3471 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Nov 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the ruleset view for MailWatch for MailScanner 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3471?
How do I fix CVE-2005-3471?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3471 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-2005-3471 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3471 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-62hf-q4w4-g2fh.