CVE-2005-2371: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Jul 26 2005(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Oracle Reports 6.0, 6i, 9i, and 10g allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) "..", (2) Windows drive letter (C:), and (3) absolute path sequences in the desname parameter. NOTE: this issue was probably fixed by REP06 in CPU Jan 2006, in which case it overlaps CVE-2006-0289.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Reports Developer | =6.0 | |
| Oracle Reports Developer | =9i | |
| Oracle Reports Developer | =10g | |
| Oracle Reports Developer | =6i |
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Reference Links
- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_reports_overwrite_any_file.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14309
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014524
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18493
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18608
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0323
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2006-082403.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112180096507467&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24321
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422257/30/7430/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2371?
CVE-2005-2371 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2371?
To fix CVE-2005-2371, ensure you apply the necessary patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of Oracle Reports.
What versions of Oracle Reports are affected by CVE-2005-2371?
CVE-2005-2371 affects Oracle Reports versions 6.0, 6i, 9i, and 10g.
What can attackers exploit in CVE-2005-2371?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-2371 to perform directory traversal attacks, enabling them to overwrite arbitrary files.
Was CVE-2005-2371 fixed in any updates?
Yes, CVE-2005-2371 was likely addressed in the CPU January 2006 update for Oracle Reports.
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