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CVE-2004-0235

First published: Wed May 05 2004(Updated: )

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in LHA 1.14 allow remote attackers or local users to create arbitrary files via an LHA archive containing filenames with (1) .. sequences or (2) absolute pathnames with double leading slashes ("//absolute/path").

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.0
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.1
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.2
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.3
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.4
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.5
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.6
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.6_sp1
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.7
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.8
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.10
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.11
Clearswift MAILsweeper Business Suite=4.3.13
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.51
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.51
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.51
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.52
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.52
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.52
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.60
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.5
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.41
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.41
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.41
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.42
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.42
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.42
F-Secure Anti-Virus=5.52
F-Secure Anti-Virus=6.21
F-Secure Anti-Virus=2003
F-Secure Anti-Virus=2004
F-Secure for Firewalls=6.20
F-Secure Internet Security 2010=2003
F-Secure Internet Security 2010=2004
F-Secure Personal Express=4.5
F-Secure Personal Express=4.6
F-Secure Personal Express=4.7
F-Secure Internet GateKeeper for Windows=6.31
F-Secure Internet GateKeeper for Windows=6.32
WinRAR=3.20
Red Hat LHA=1.14i-9
SGI ProPack=2.4
SGI ProPack=3.0
stalker cgpmcafee=3.2
LHA (by Tsugio Okamoto)=1.14
LHA (by Tsugio Okamoto)=1.15
LHA (by Tsugio Okamoto)=1.17
Corel WinZip=9.0
Red Hat Fedora Core=core_1.0

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10243

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0235?

    CVE-2004-0235 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary file creation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0235?

    To fix CVE-2004-0235, ensure you upgrade to a patched version of LHA, specifically versions beyond 1.14.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2004-0235?

    CVE-2004-0235 allows attackers to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities to create arbitrary files on the system.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0235?

    Affected software includes LHA versions prior to 1.14, as well as Clearswift Mailsweeper and various versions of F-Secure Anti-Virus.

  • Who is at risk for CVE-2004-0235?

    Users and systems using the affected versions of LHA and other associated software are at risk for exploitation of CVE-2004-0235.

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