CVE-2005-0950: Medium severity FastStone 4in1 Browser vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2005
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in FastStone 4in1 Browser 1.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a (1) ... (triple dot) or (2) ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the URL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FastStone 4in1 Browser=1.2

Event History

Mar 29, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 3, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0950?

CVE-2005-0950 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0950?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0950, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of FastStone 4in1 Browser or apply security patches if available.

3

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-0950?

CVE-2005-0950 can be exploited by remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server through crafted URLs.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-0950?

CVE-2005-0950 specifically affects FastStone 4in1 Browser version 1.2.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0950?

As a workaround for CVE-2005-0950, users can restrict access to affected files on the server until they can update the software.

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