CVE-2004-2121: Medium severity Borland Software Web Server For Corel Paradox vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier allow remote attackers to read and download arbitrary files via (1) multi-dot "......" sequences, or (2) "%5c%2e%2e" (encoded "\..") sequences, in the URL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Borland Software Web Server For Corel Paradox<=1.0_b3

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 27, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2121?

CVE-2004-2121 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2121?

To fix CVE-2004-2121, upgrade to a patched version of the Borland Web Server later than 1.0b3.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2121?

CVE-2004-2121 affects Borland Web Server (BWS) 1.0b3 and earlier versions.

4

What type of attacks can be executed via CVE-2004-2121?

CVE-2004-2121 allows attackers to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities to read and download arbitrary files.

5

What are multi-dot sequences related to CVE-2004-2121?

Multi-dot sequences like '......' allow attackers to navigate up the file system hierarchy, compromising system security in CVE-2004-2121.

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