Netscape Communicator up to 4.51 view-source path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Netscape Communicator up to 4.51. Affected is an unknown function of the component view-source. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0174. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netscape Communicator up to 4.51 (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component view-source. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

the view-source cgi program allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

The weakness was presented 02/01/1997. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0174. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10294 (Multiple Vendor view_source CGI Traversal Arbitrary File Access), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10021 (CGI view-source Directory Traversal Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 848. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 970.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (291), Exploit-DB (20568), Tenable (10294), SecurityFocus (BID 2251†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-677†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10294
Nessus Name: Multiple Vendor view_source CGI Traversal Arbitrary File Access
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 848
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP view-source directory traversal
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0174 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0174
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13848
X-Force: 291
SecurityFocus: 2251 - Skunkware view-source Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 677 - Skunkware view-source Directory Traversal Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 00:46
Updated: 12/26/2024 14:09
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:46 (70), 05/08/2019 09:17 (2), 12/26/2024 14:09 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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