CVE-2005-2256
First published: Wed Jul 13 2005(Updated: )
Encoded directory traversal vulnerability in phpPgAdmin 3.1 to 3.5.3 allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via "%2e%2e%2f" (encoded dot dot) sequences in the formLanguage parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| phpPgAdmin | =3.1 | |
| phpPgAdmin | =3.2 | |
| phpPgAdmin | =3.3 | |
| phpPgAdmin | =3.4 | |
| phpPgAdmin | =3.4.1 | |
| phpPgAdmin | =3.5.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14142
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014414
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15941
- http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/88188a8c-eff6-11d9-8310-0001020eed82.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/dailydave/2005-q3/0010.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-759
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=342261
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16116
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2256?
CVE-2005-2256 is classified with a moderate severity due to its potential for directory traversal attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2256?
To fix CVE-2005-2256, upgrade phpPgAdmin to version 3.5.4 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions of phpPgAdmin are affected by CVE-2005-2256?
CVE-2005-2256 affects phpPgAdmin versions 3.1 to 3.5.3.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-2256 enable?
CVE-2005-2256 allows remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks to access arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2005-2256 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2005-2256 is a known vulnerability that has been documented and reported publicly.
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