nginx up to 0.8.9 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in nginx up to 0.8.9. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation causes path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2009-3898. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in nginx up to 0.8.9 (Web Server). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in src/http/modules/ngx_http_dav_module.c in nginx (aka Engine X) before 0.7.63, and 0.8.x before 0.8.17, allows remote authenticated users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Destination HTTP header for the WebDAV (1) COPY or (2) MOVE method.

The weakness was published 11/24/2009 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3898 since 11/05/2009. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59614 (GLSA-201203-22 : nginx: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 0.8.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (9829), Tenable (59614), Secunia (SA36818†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44702†). Similar entry is available at VDB-50903. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 59614
Nessus Name: GLSA-201203-22 : nginx: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 71308
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201203-22 (nginx)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: nginx 0.8.10

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09/23/2009 🔍
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11/05/2009 +43 days 🔍
11/24/2009 +19 days 🔍
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05/29/2014 +1647 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +293 days 🔍
01/11/2025 +3587 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-3898 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3898
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50905
Secunia: 36818 - nginx WebDAV Directory Traversal Security Issue, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 44702 - nginx 0.7- 0.7.62 and 0.8-0.8.16 Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability in ngx_http_dav_module.c, Medium

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 01/11/2025 12:53
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (64), 05/29/2017 09:02 (2), 08/28/2021 04:16 (3), 01/11/2025 12:53 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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