CVE-2008-1169 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from the server via directory traversal in the embedded HTTP server.
- 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-2008-1169?
CVE-2008-1169 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the embedded HTTP server in SCI Photo Chat Server 3.4.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) or "../" (dot dot forward slash) in the GET command.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simm-Comm Sci Photo Chat.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1169 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-2008-1169 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1169 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6g8p-jh7r-r2gq.