GEN:SID | 1:1498 |
Message | WEB-MISC PIX firewall manager directory traversal attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to execute a directory traversal attack.
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Impact | Information disclosure. This is a directory traversal attempt which can lead to information disclosure and possible exposure of sensitive system information.
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Detailed Information | Directory traversal attacks usually target web, web applications and ftp servers that do not correctly check the path to a file when requested by the client.
This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive system information which may be used by an attacker to further compromise the system.
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Affected Systems | |
Attack Scenarios | An authorized user or anonymous user can use the directory traversal technique, to browse folders outside the ftp root directory. Information gathered may be used in further attacks against the host.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. No exploit software required.
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Corrective Action | Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches
Upgrade the software to the latest non-affected version.
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Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 691
cve: 1999-0158
nessus: 10819
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