CVE-2005-0837: Medium severity Icecast Icecast vulnerability

Published Mar 22, 2005
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Updated

IceCast 2.20 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSL parser and obtain the source for XSL files via a request for a .xsl file with a trailing . (dot).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Icecast Icecast=2.0
Icecast Icecast=2.0.1
Icecast Icecast=2.0.2
Icecast Icecast=2.1.0
Icecast Icecast=2.2

Event History

Mar 22, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0837?

CVE-2005-0837 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to bypass security measures.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0837?

To fix CVE-2005-0837, it is recommended to upgrade IceCast to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IceCast are affected by CVE-2005-0837?

CVE-2005-0837 affects IceCast versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1.0, and 2.2.

4

Can CVE-2005-0837 allow for information disclosure?

Yes, CVE-2005-0837 can lead to information disclosure by allowing attackers to access the source of XSL files.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0837?

There is no widely published workaround for CVE-2005-0837, so upgrading to a secure version is the best practice.

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