CVE-2005-1244: High severity NetIQ Pssecure vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2005
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Updated

DISPUTED Directory traversal vulnerability in the third party tool from NetIQ, as used to secure the iSeries AS/400 FTP server, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files, including those from qsys.lib, via ".." sequences in a GET request. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "neither NetIQ Security Manager nor our iSeries Security Solutions are vulnerable."

Affected Software

1 affected component
NetIQ Pssecure=7.5

Event History

Apr 20, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Disputed
04:00 AM
Apr 24, 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-2005-1244?

CVE-2005-1244 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1244?

To fix CVE-2005-1244, ensure you apply any available patches from NetIQ for the PSsecure version 7.5.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1244?

CVE-2005-1244 affects the NetIQ PSsecure version 7.5 utilized for iSeries AS/400 FTP servers.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1244?

CVE-2005-1244 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows access to arbitrary files on the server.

5

Is there any vendor response for CVE-2005-1244?

Yes, the vendor, NetIQ, has disputed the validity of CVE-2005-1244, stating it may not be an exploitable issue.

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