CVE-2005-1439: High severity osTicket osTicket vulnerability

Published May 3, 2005
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in attachments.php in osTicket allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. sequences in the file parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
osTicket osTicket
Enhancesoft osTicket

Event History

May 3, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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-2005-1439?

CVE-2005-1439 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How does CVE-2005-1439 exploit the system?

CVE-2005-1439 exploits the system by allowing attackers to use directory traversal sequences to read arbitrary files.

3

Which versions of osTicket are affected by CVE-2005-1439?

CVE-2005-1439 affects all versions of osTicket prior to the patch that addresses this vulnerability.

4

How do I fix CVE-2005-1439?

To fix CVE-2005-1439, you should upgrade to the latest version of osTicket that addresses this vulnerability.

5

What types of attacks could be enabled by CVE-2005-1439?

CVE-2005-1439 could be exploited to read sensitive files on the server, leading to information disclosure.

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