Hammer-software MetaGauge 1.0.0.17/1.0.0.20 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Hammer-software MetaGauge 1.0.0.17/1.0.0.20. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-4421. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Hammer-software MetaGauge 1.0.0.17/1.0.0.20. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in MetaGauge 1.0.0.17, and probably other versions before 1.0.3.38, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in the URL.

The weakness was released 10/07/2008 by Brad Antoniewicz (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4421 since 10/03/2008. 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 highly functional.

Upgrading to version 1.0.0.20 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45697), Exploit-DB (6686), SecurityFocus (BID 31596†) and Secunia (SA32094†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MetaGauge 1.0.0.20

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brad Antoniewicz
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-4421 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4421
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44376
X-Force: 45697 - MetaGauge HTTP request directory traversal
SecurityFocus: 31596 - MetaGauge Web Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Secunia: 32094 - MetaGauge Directory Traversal Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-2747

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 11/06/2024 03:27
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (53), 10/10/2018 13:51 (11), 11/06/2024 03:27 (17)
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