CVE-2005-0950: Medium severity FastStone 4in1 Browser vulnerability
Published Mar 29, 2005
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
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.